Youth Economic Forum Serves As A Platform For Youths In Nation-Building

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Youth Economic Forum (YEF) 2024, which gathered over 1,200 delegates today, has provided a platform for young professionals, universities and college students to engage in discussions about Malaysia's evolving economic landscape, focusing on digital and green economy, as well as talent development.

Malaysia Needs To Prepare And Have All The Buffers To Face The Changing Global Economic Environment -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as a small and open economy, needs to ensure that it is well-prepared and has the necessary buffers to face the changing global economic environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

ASEAN Chairmanship: Malaysia Can Advance Carbon Initiatives Within Region - Sarawak Deputy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year presents an excellent opportunity for advancing carbon trading and carbon credits within its member countries, said Sarawak’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni.

Rubber Market Likely To See Flat Trading Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade in a flattish mode next week, with demand and prices remaining soft, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Opens Little Changed On Friday 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher today on volatile trading amid Wall Street's mixed sentiment after corporate earnings showed varying performances, said an analyst.

AirAsia X Reports 34 Pct Growth In Passengers To 1.08 Million In 3q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd carried 1.08 million passengers in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, representing a 34 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, and delivered a strong passenger load factor of 84 per cent, up by four percentage points. 

Ringgit Expected To Rise Five Pct If Kamala Harris Is Elected US President -- Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to strengthen by five per cent if the current United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris is elected as US President before the end of the year, said Allianz SE chief economist Ludovic Subran. 

Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd Approves RM1.59 Bln In Financing Guarantees For MSMEs -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) has approved RM1.59 billion in financing guarantees as of Sept 30 2024 for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the green economy, high technology and halal fields from a RM20 billion guarantee fund allocation.

PAMB, UNIMAS Jointly Host Sarawak Grads Financial Convention

KUCHING, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB), in partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), recently hosted the Sarawak Graduate Financial Convention to improve financial literacy among graduates, aiming to positively impact their lives.

Malaysia's Courier Market Expected To Hit US$1.58 Bln In 2025 - Teo

KUALA LANGAT, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s courier, express, and parcel market is expected to reach US$1.58 billion (US$1=RM4.32) next year, driven by rising e-commerce demand and infrastructure improvements, said Deputy Communication Minister Teo Nie Ching. 

7,400 Companies Using E-invoice System; 58 Mln E-invoices Issued As At Oct 14 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- A total of 7,400 companies have adopted the e-invoice system, with 58 million e-invoices issued as of Oct 14, 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

MATRADE Committed To Boosting Foreign Trade Through Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will continue as the country's export promotion agency under Budget 2025 to help Malaysian companies to remain competitive in foreign markets.