The Father Of Malaysian Islamic Banking, Abdul Halim Ismail Passes Away

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Father of Malaysian Islamic Banking, Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Ismail, passed away at the age of 85 this morning.

CPO Records Mixed Performance In First Eight Months But Price Rises 3.1 Pct To RM4,005 -- MPOB

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s palm oil industry chalked up a mixed performance in the first eight months of the year, marked by higher prices and output plus a notable yield improvement. 

Budget 2025: RM2.184 Bln Allocation For MITI Recognition Of NIMP 2030 Effectiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) --  The allocation of RM2.184 billion for the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) in Budget 2025 is seen as a recognition of the effectiveness of the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 as a driver of Malaysian industry.

Narrower Deficit, Lower Maturities In 2025, Gross Debt Issuance At Rm163.5 Bln - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s narrower deficit of RM80 billion next year, which is RM4.3 billion below the revised estimate of RM84.3 billion this year, suggests milder net borrowing requirements next year, CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd said today.

Vast Investment Potential In Sabah Blue Economy - CM Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Sabah offers immense investment opportunities in the blue economy, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

PKNS Targets 6,600 Acres Of Industrial Land To Be Developed By 2030

SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) aims to develop over 6,600 acres of industrial land by 2030, creating a “Selangor New Growth Corridor”. 

Gold Futures Likely To Be Bullish Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be bullish next week, driven by expectations of a prolonged low-interest rate environment globally, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound With Higher Bias Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with an upside bias next week, driven primarily by replenishment activities, according to industry expert Denis Low.

RON 95 Subsidy Rationalisation To Drive Malaysia's Fiscal Consolidation, Upside Risk Remains - Stanchart

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) --  The government’s RON 95 subsidiy rationalisation plan will drive Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation, however, the subsidy cost will face some upside risks if oil prices rise, according to Standard Chartered (Stanchart).

Ringgit Seen Softer Next Week On Bullish Greenback

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain stable next week although it may face downward pressure due to the current bullish outlook of the US dollar.

SST Expansion To Offset Fall In Oil-Related Revenue, Creates Robust Tax System

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The expansion of the sales and services tax (SST) should help offset the projected fall in oil-related revenue to 3.0 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 from 3.2 per cent in 2024 on likely lower oil prices, Standard Chartered Global Research said today.

Budget 2025 Accelerates Clean Energy Transition, Solarvest Keen On Kenyir Solar Farm

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 is a step towards accelerating Malaysia’s clean energy transition and the company is eager to participate in the Kenyir Floating Hybrid Solar Farm, said Solarvest Holdings Bhd.