RM403.7 Bln Expected For Budget 2025 - TA Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM403.7 billion is expected for Budget 2025, comprising RM305.7 billion and RM97.9 billion for operating and development expenditures, respectively, according to TA Securities Holdings Bhd.

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.

MIBS 2024 Targets Transactions Worth RM10 Mln, 25 MoUs To Be Signed

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The 19th Malaysia International Branding Showcase (MIBS) 2024 targets to achieve RM10 million in transaction value, while fostering significant international business collaborations.

Westports Development To Strengthen Malaysia As Global Maritime And Logistics Hub

PORT KLANG, Sept 27 (Bernama) – The development of Westports Holdings Bhd’s phase two container terminal expansion from terminals 10 to 17 is a significant step to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a global maritime and logistics hub.

Energy Counters Drag Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Break As Oil Price Falls

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia fell deeper into the red at the midday break as a big drop in crude oil prices likely weighed on energy counters, said an analyst.

Gamuda Up In Early Trade Following Strong FY2024 Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd shares rose in early Friday trading following its strong performance in the financial year ended July 31, 2024 (FY2024), with annual revenue rising 63 per cent year-on-year to RM15 billion.

Johor Plantations Issues Its First Sukuk Wakalah Of RM1.35 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd has successfully issued its inaugural Sukuk Wakalah in aggregate of RM1.35 billion in nominal value from its Sukuk Wakalah Programme.

Budget 2025: CTIM Calls For Reevaluation Of Individual-based Income Tax Model

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) has proposed that the government redefine the current classifications of the B40, M40, and T20 income tax models to reflect the evolving economic landscape.

MIDF Expects Bursa Malaysia's Positive Momentum To Continue In 4Q And Into 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Bursa Malaysia’s positive market momentum to continue in the last quarter of 2024 (4Q), driven by foreign inflows, underpinned by a healthy economy and a positive corporate earnings outlook.

Covid-19 Undermined Progress In Reducing Poverty, Urban Households Hit Hardest - KRI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.

Ringgit Strengthens Amid US Rate Clarity, Malaysia’s Positive Economic Outlook - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has been rising steadily against the US dollar, notably since early July, following greater clarity of the interest rate path of developed countries, especially that of the United States, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Ringgit Hits Strongest Level Since June 2021, Rises 0.69 Pct Against USD

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rallied to 4.1275/1310 against the US dollar on Wednesday, marking its strongest level since June 2021.