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By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar on Tuesday, as cautious sentiment surrounding the current economic outlook saw some investors turn to safe-haven assets, an economist said.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM421 billion under the MADANI Budget 2025 will set a strong foundation for revitalising the economy, driving positive change and ensuring the well-being of Malaysians, Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) president and chief executive officer Datuk Idzham Mohd Hashim said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) – The government is considering using databases linked to identification cards, along with e-wallets and debit cards as part of the mechanism for the two-tiered pricing system for RON95 petrol subsidies.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), Dassault Systèmes, and Feiran Technology have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at driving growth and innovation in Malaysia’s automotive sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM470 million for financing funds aimed at supporting women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will play a crucial role in assisting women entrepreneurs in securing working capital, acquiring assets, and expanding their business capacity to higher levels.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 Bernama) -- The government's move to increase individual income tax relief on education insurance and medical and health insurance premiums to RM4,000 is seen as a good financial planning incentive to encourage more Malaysians to purchase medical and health insurance plans as well as education policies for their children.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to continue its sideways consolidation with a slight bullish tendency next week, when the benchmark index is likely to trade between 1,645 and 1,665.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) has called upon financial institutions to take heed of the government’s move to introduce housing projects for the people and introduce their step-up financing schemes.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- SME Bank Malaysia Bhd has launched the SME Bank FundFest 2024, aimed at providing budding entrepreneurs, innovative startups, and growing businesses with opportunities to access funding facilities and participate in knowledge exchange sessions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and favourable growth prospects will enable the country to attract high-quality investments and position Malaysia as a preferred destination for investors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China need to strengthen cooperation in arbitration to provide an independent and impartial dispute resolution service, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.
