1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s RM160 billion approved investments in the first half of 2024 (1H 2024), comprising RM85.4 billion in domestic investments (DI) and RM74.6 billion in foreign investments (FI), showed that the country is not overly dependent on FI to stimulate its economy.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Real Estate Investment Trusts (M-REITs) have witnessed a positive uptrend despite the challenging global economic and geopolitical landscape this year, according to the Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA).
1y ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is unlikely to move in direct lockstep with the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) aggressive move which slashed interest rates by a half-point during its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting yesterday.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Corporation (HDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), is studying and formulating new incentives to boost foreign investment in the halal industry.
1y ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has been on a uptrend against the US dollar today, moving to its highest close since Feb 2, 2023 at the close of trading today.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The International Sourcing Programme (INSP) organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 has been a success, with the virtual segment having achieved RM347 million in sales to date.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Bhd believes that Malaysia’s neutral geopolitical stance places it in a stronger position to manage potential external policy shifts that may arise in the United States (US) after its Nov 5 elections.
1y ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today, as market participants adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision on interest rate cuts.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Al'Ard, a Palestinian olive oil-based health product brand has made history with its achievement of sending RM50 million to Palestine during its 10 years of operation in Malaysia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brazil will enhance collaboration to tap the extensive global halal market which is anticipated to generate US$3 trillion (US$1=RM4.253) next year, said Agriculture and Food Security Deputy Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia planned to expand the recognition of the halal certification issued by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) from more countries through diplomatic halal cooperation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) — The Nov 18-20 Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) will make its international debut at MIHAS@Dubai with an export sales target of RM1 billion.