KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending gains as market confidence was lifted by the government’s firm policy stance following the rationalisation of RON95 subsidies.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The rationalisation of RON95 subsidies marks a landmark in Malaysia’s structural reform journey, with the reduction in subsidy expenditure expected to help narrow the fiscal deficit and improve the government’s debt dynamics, said an economist.
By Zufazlin Binti Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FBM KLCI remained in positive territory at midday in line with most regional peers.
By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economic ministers will gather here next week for what is set to be a crucial meeting to finalise the agenda for advancing intra- and extra-regional trade and investment, which will then be forwarded to their leaders and dialogue partners for endorsement at next month’s summit.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 has recorded RM4.97 billion in sales as of the third day of the event, and the figure is set to increase even higher, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 is expected to include policies aimed at boosting investment inflows, upgrading automation and digitalisation, and increasing the number of lucrative jobs for Malaysians.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has agreed in principle to exempt some Palestinian agricultural and food products from customs duties, the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) returns for its 21st edition at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, from Sept 17 to Sept 20, 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Kuantan Port will serve as an important base for trade with China as well as the coastal areas of Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its commitment to multilateralism by opening up more markets through trade and investment partnerships, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
KUCHING, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to open an official trade route between Tebedu in southwest Sarawak and Entikong in Kalimantan, marking a significant milestone in strengthening cross-border economic collaboration.
KUCHING, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government has reaffirmed its commitment to position the state as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, anchored on renewable energy, strong infrastructure, and talent development.
