Economist Hopes For Improvements To International Trade Policies In Budget 2025

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- An economist hopes the government will announce initiatives to improve Malaysia’s international trade policies, especially within the ASEAN region, when tabling Budget 2025 as part of the efforts to spur further economic growth.

Ringgit Among Top Global Currencies, Soars To 4.12 Vs Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit soared to 4.12 against the US dollar on Friday, emerging as one of the top-performing currencies globally.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking Amid Mixed Regional Performance 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia saw another pullback at the close on Friday, largely due to profit-taking in selected heavyweight counters amid a mixed regional performance, said an analyst. 

Petronas, Mitsubishi Sign New Agreements For LNG Delivery

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed new agreements to further leverage Petronas’ capabilities in delivering liquefied natural gas (LNG) to international markets, primarily targeting customers in Japan.

Ringgit Regains Strength Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit regained its strength against the US dollar at the opening today after experiencing a technical correction yesterday, said an analyst. 

Malaysian Consumers More Receptive To Exaggerate On Loan Applications, Study Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Global analytics software leader FICO in its latest global consumer fraud research, revealed the alarming attitudes toward first-party financial fraud both in the Malaysian market and globally.

BUSINESSNEXT Snags 2024 Best Perks & Benefits Award From Comparably

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- BUSINESSNEXT, a universe of composable enterprise solutions for banks and financial services, announced it has won the “2024 Best Perks & Benefits Award” from Comparably.

Malaysia's Strong Financial Asset Growth In 2023 Driven By Insurance, Pensions Sector - Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) – Malaysia demonstrated impressive growth in financial assets in 2023, with per capita net financial assets reaching EUR9,430 (1 EUR=RM4.6427), according to Allianz Malaysia Bhd.

Bursa-listed And Large Non-listed Companies Required To Comply With NSRF: SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) will require companies listed on Bursa Malaysia's Main and ACE Markets, along with large non-listed firms generating annual revenue of RM2 billion or more, to comply with new sustainability reporting standards.

ASEAN Data Centre Market Can Reach US$11 Bln By 2028 - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The potential total addressable market for ASEAN data centres is estimated to reach US$11 billion (US$1=RM4.20) by 2028 on the back of the global data centre demand boom, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) Bhd.

Investors Eye Budget 2025 For Family Office Framework In Malaysia - OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Investors are keenly awaiting Budget 2025, scheduled for Oct 18, for announcements on the regulatory framework for establishing family offices in Malaysia, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street's Overnight Performance 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s losses to open higher today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight upbeat performance, said an analyst.