1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The trend of declining fiscal deficit reflects the government's commitment to reducing the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, ensuring it stays below 60 per cent in the medium term, as stipulated by the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) investment income rose by RM5 billion to RM19.67 billion in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, from RM14.67 billion in 3Q 2023.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd’s earnings performance is commendable despite the rather saturated market view with regards to competitive pricing, quota and speed offerings, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) has assured that the government will carefully deliberate before making any decisions to embark on nuclear power development, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 -- The ringgit was traded easier against the US dollar at today’s opening with demand for the greenback improving on the back of global political and economic uncertainties, an economist said.
1y ago
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) is strengthening its digital and Islamic finance landscape with the launch of a Shariah-compliant blockchain masterplan and new tax incentives, aiming to transform Labuan into a leading digital financial hub.
1y ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower on the final trading day of the week, weighed by profit-taking amid cautious sentiment after Donald Trump’s US election victory.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, influenced by a downtrend in crude oil prices and the stronger ringgit against the greenback, a dealer said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has maintained its forecast for Brent crude price at US$81 per barrel in 2024, falling to US$78 per barrel in 2025.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would be wise to prepare contingency measures in anticipation of potential US policy shifts and targeted tariffs under a Trump 2.0 administration, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies has been selected by MDA National (MDAN), an Australia-wide medical defence organisation, to deliver their new policy administration, policyholder portal, billing and next-gen analytics and insights solutions.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s re-election as the United States (US) President is expected to accelerate the China Plus One strategy, benefitting Malaysia through higher investments and enhanced export potential, particularly in sectors such as electronics, machinery, and palm oil.