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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's equity market delivered a commendable performance in 2024, earning a solid grade close to an “A”, with several key milestones achieved throughout the year, laying the foundation for the main index to reach 1,800 next year, with 50 new listings anticipated.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) — Several airlines encountered devastating challenges, transforming the end of the year into a tragic chapter for aviation worldwide, resulting in a somber and deadly December for many, marking a stark contrast to hopes for a prosperous conclusion to the year.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) is strongly urging affected insurance policyholders not to terminate their policies due to premium adjustments after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) introduced interim measures to regulate medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) premiums.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has appointed Sheikh Farouk Sheik Mohamed as its chief executive, effective Jan 1, 2025.
MELAKA, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd's (TM) enterprise and government sector solutions arm TM One has collaborated with the Alor Gajah Municipal Council (MPAG) and Syarikat Air Melaka Bhd (SAMB) to offer digital solutions for digital transformation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today, weighed down by a lack of catalysts during the holiday-shortened week, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (Samenta) has urged the Kelantan government to reconsider its decision to mandate halal certification for food and beverage (F&B) operators in the state.
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is set to exhibit softness next week during the last period of trading in 2024 and the start of 2025, with movements likely ranging between 4.47 and 4.50.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against a strong US dollar, closing little changed from yesterday's level.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- As 2024 draws to a close, the automotive industry stands out not only because of the better-than-expected vehicle sales for the third year running but also due to the much-anticipated launch of Malaysia’s very own electric vehicle (EV).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The small and medium enterprise (SME) sentiment index rose to 55.8 in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024), up from 54.7 in the first half (1H 2024), according to SME Bank Malaysia Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc’s net income for the third quarter ended Oct 31, 2024 (Q3) increased to US$2.5 million from US$1.9 million in the same period last year, mainly driven by better project execution. (US$1=RM4.48)
