1y ago
From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Anwar Ibrahim and His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei met on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) here.
1y ago
By M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Peru has generated potential exports worth RM1.24 billion (US$0.3 billion), particularly in high potential sectors on the initiative of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
1y ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range next week following the US dollar’s recent rally amid anticipation of slower United States (US) interest rate cuts, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
1y ago
From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- In an era defined by rapid global disruptions from economic shocks to climate challenges, there is a need for a fundamental shift in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on how it approaches economic cooperation that allows all economies, regardless of size, to thrive.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The decision by several international institutions to revise Malaysia's economic growth projections reflects their confidence in the country's prospects for the year, said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
1y ago
LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) -- A “scoping exercise” to strengthen the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (MNZFTA) will cover new areas of cooperation such as digital trade and halal recognition, according to the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
1y ago
LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the APEC Leaders’ Informal Dialogue and deliver an intervention on the penultimate day of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW).
1y ago
SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government today tabled a RM3 billion Budget 2025 to manage and sustain the state’s development next year.
1y ago
SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The second Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park in Cyberjaya, Sepang will be launched early next year, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
1y ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a softer note, with the key index closing at its intraday low, in the absence of buying catalysts amid regional weakness as global economic uncertainties and geopolitical concerns kept investors edgy.
1y ago
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, buoyed by rising optimism that China would increase its economic stimulus measures to prop up its economy, a dealer said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s removal from the United States Treasury’s (Treasury) monitoring list indicated that the country’s economic and foreign exchange policies are now viewed as balanced and transparent, said an economist.