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Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Vs USD Amidst Global Interest Rate Cuts Gaining Momentum

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) increasing by 0.2 per cent to 103.47 points, as global interest rate cuts gained momentum, while the United States (US) Federal Reserve seemed hesitant to follow suit.

Malaysia's Semicon Sector Can Enhance Southeast Asia's Tech Landscape -- IC Design Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Experts from integrated circuit (IC) design industry players Skyechip, Weeroc, and Chipsbank have emphasised the potential of Malaysia’s semiconductor sector to enhance Southeast Asia’s technology landscape at the Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2024 today.

Budget 2025 To Help Those Caught In Relentless Struggle Against Rising Cost Of Living

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) – Budget 2025 will be a delicate balance between maintaining economic growth and ensuring that the welfare of the most vulnerable segments of society comprising low-income earners, single mothers and people with disabilities are looked after against a backdrop of rising prices.

Malaysia, The Key Gateway For Taiwan's Exports To Asian Countries

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia serves as a key gateway for Taiwan's exports to Asian countries due to the many parallels in their development journeys, said Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Charles Lin.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Sync With Most Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in tandem with the weak performance across the region following a negative cue from global equities overnight with strong selling In technology stocks, said an analyst. 

Global Commercialisation Strategies Set To Boost Malaysian Tech Startups, Scaleups -- MDEC

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

DUBAI, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s focus on global commercialisation strategies is set to drive significant economic impact for local tech startups and scaleups, particularly as the nation positions itself as the digital gateway to ASEAN.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Weaker Regional Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed amid weaker advice from the regional rubber futures markets.

Chinese Companies Should Consider Malaysia As Regional Hub, Set Up Headquarters - Liew

By Zarul Effendi Razali

HAINAN (China), Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Chinese companies should consider Malaysia an ideal destination to set up regional headquarters, from which they can expand internationally through Malaysia, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

SC Plays Active Role In ASEAN Taxonomy - Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) has actively contributed to the ASEAN Taxonomy through the ASEAN Taxonomy Board, which includes central banks, securities regulators and insurance regulators.

MIDA, MTUN Deal To Boost Highly-skilled Workforce

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN) today formalised a collaboration to bolster Malaysia’s high-skilled workforce through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

NCER Records RM48.25 Bln Realised Investments In First 9 Months Of 2024 - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has successfully realised RM48.25 billion in investments during January to September this year, a 60 per cent growth compared to the same period last year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Govt Reforms Supporting Ringgit's Strength Vs Regional Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has shown stronger performance versus regional currencies, driven by investor confidence in the country's reform agenda.