Govt Only Borrows To Fund Fiscal Deficit, Maturing Debt - Amir Hamzah

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) only borrows to finance the fiscal deficit and maturing debt to always ensure that it does not borrow excessively. 

Global Rate Cuts Signal Policy Shifts, But Malaysia Takes A Measured Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- The rate cuts in several countries worldwide reflect a global shift in monetary policy towards easing, driven by differing domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

Domestic Financial Markets Remain Resilient Amid Global Volatility - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Domestic financial market conditions have remained orderly despite heightened volatility in global financial markets during the second and third quarters of 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Plus Xnergy Advocates For Policies To Accelerate Solar Adoption In Budget 2025

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 should include more robust and flexible policies aimed at enhancing solar adoption, both for businesses and homeowners, according to Plus Xnergy Holdings Sdn Bhd.

IILM Reissues US$1.14 Bln Short-term Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has completed the reissuance of an aggregate US$1.14 billion (US$1=RM4.1530) short-term sukuk across tenors of one, three, and 12 months, respectively.

Govt Still Bearing Diesel Subsidy Expenses - Rafizi Ramli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --The government is still bearing the cost of diesel subsidies for eligible sectors, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Short-term Rates Set To Remain Stable Next Week On Bnm's Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates are expected to remain stable next week on Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

RHB IB Estimates RM90 Bln Development Expenditure For Construction Sector In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has estimated a net development expenditure of around RM90 billion in Budget 2025 as Malaysia enters the final year of the 12th Malaysia Plan.

RON95 Targeted Subsidy Can Influence Malaysia's Inflation Trends, Says Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate easing to 1.9 per cent in August 2024 has raised concerns about the implications of a RON95 targeted subsidy mechanism, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Mycron Steel Inks MoU With Japan's JFE Steel To Drive Green Steel Solutions In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Mycron Steel Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japanese steel producer JFE Steel Corporation to drive the adoption of green steel solutions in Malaysia.