1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The implementation of diesel subsidy rationalisation is expected to provide annual savings of between RM7.2 billion and RM7.5 billion, up from the RM4 billion in savings projected last year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The global decoupling presents a major disruption but also offers a significant opportunity for ASEAN, positioning it as a key player in a fragmented global economy.
1y ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, as market sentiment and fundamentals remained uncertain, said Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA) and its shareholders (the Consortium) have received valid offer acceptances of 1.40 billion shares, representing 84.1 per cent of the total number of issued shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserves were higher year-on-year (y-o-y) at US$116.2 billion (US$1=RM4.48) as at Dec 31, 2024 against US$113.5 billion as at Dec 29, 2023, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is poised for steady growth this year, driven by strong domestic demand, robust investment activities and growth in exports and tourism despite potential global uncertainties, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is expected to maintain a sustainable growth rate of 5.0 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 4.9 per cent in 2024, supported by a stable labour market condition, conducive fiscal and monetary policies amid lingering external uncertainties, said an economist.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but rose versus other major currencies amid rising greenback demand, following the release of key United States (US) economic data yesterday, said an analyst.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) have forged a strategic partnership through a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to enhance traceability and empower smallholders.
1y ago
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Penang has achieved several significant milestones in 2024, showcasing strong economic growth and social development, including attracting investments totalling RM31.38 billion.
1y ago
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- It is indeed alarming that Malaysians lose RM54 billion to scams in a year, which is about three per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product.