Bursa Malaysia Pares Gains To Head Lower At Midday

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to head into the midday break lower, with selling pressure seen across the board despite the release of positive third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures released at noon.

Strong Investments, Exports Drive Malaysia's Third Quarter GDP Growth To 5.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), driven by strong investment activities and continued improvement in exports.

Malaysia May Be The Chair, But ASEAN Will Work As One - PM Anwar

LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia may be the chair for the ASEAN and ABAC-Asean Caucus next year, but the 10-member block will continue to work together as one under the concept of centrality, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened higher today on renewed buying interest, bucking the weaker Wall Street overnight performance.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded marginally higher at today’s opening today against the US dollar despite the strengthening of the US Dollar Index (DXY), said an analyst.

Technology, AI Is Beyond Just An Access - PM Anwar

By M. Saraswathi

PERU (Lima), Nov 15 (Bernama) — In a world increasingly dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, the Malaysian government also recognises that bridging the digital divide is crucial for equitable development across all segments of society.

Govt Committed To Ensuring Phase One Of KRC Development Completed Within A Year - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Economy is committed to ensuring that phase one of the Kedah Rubber City (KRC) development will be completed within a year, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Govt To Ensure Corridor Authorities' Role Do Not Overlap

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the economic corridor authorities (PBK) fulfil their role as outlined, without overlapping with the responsibilities of other agencies, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

PM Anwar To Participate In APEC CEO Summit, Meet Google

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to participate at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO’s Summit here on Thursday as part of his engagement at the APEC Economic Leaders Week (AELW).

Khazanah Maintains Vision Of Investing In Start-ups, Says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd will continue investing in start-ups, despite losses from its stake in online fashion retailer FashionValet Sdn Bhd, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Hopes To Contribute To Infrastructure Development In Peru’s New Chancay Port

LIMA (Peru), Nov 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia hopes to contribute to the infrastructure development in Chancay Port, located around 80 km north of Peru’s capital, Lima, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

MITI's Approach At APEC To Ensure a Resilient Global Economy - Tengku Zafrul

By M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry’s (MITI) strategic approach to the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) 2024 includes ensuring a resilient and inclusive global economy.