Govt Still Bearing Diesel Subsidy Expenses - Rafizi Ramli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --The government is still bearing the cost of diesel subsidies for eligible sectors, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Ringgit Hits Fresh 39-month High Against Greenback On Continued Expectation Of Another US Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian ringgit closed marginally higher on Monday but still hit a new 39-month high against the greenback on continued expectation of another cut in US interest rates after the latest inflation data there.

Felda To Foster Connections Between Malaysian And Indonesian Businesses

JAKARTA, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) is poised to connect Malaysian companies, particularly its business units, with firms in the Indonesian Chamber of Entrepreneurs (KEIND) to explore new opportunities in both countries and internationally.

National Audit Department To Audit 2,000 GLCs Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The National Audit Department (NAD) will be auditing 2,000 government-linked companies (GLCs) beginning next year in an effort to create a new era of enhanced governance in Malaysia, said Auditor-General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi.

Petronas Secures Third O&G Concession In Abu Dhabi 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) wholly owned unit, Petronas Abu Dhabi Sdn Bhd, has been granted a new oil and gas exploration concession in Onshore Block 2 by the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA).

ASM 3 Declares RM837.89 Mln Income Distribution For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) has declared a total income distribution of RM837.89 million for Amanah Saham Malaysia 3 (ASM 3), benefitting 650,487 unitholders who currently own 17.64 billion units for the financial year ended Sept 30, 2024 (FY2024).

BMI Projects Malaysia’s Deficit To Fall Below 4 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --  BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s federal government budget deficit to narrow from 5.0 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 to 4.3 per cent in 2024, and further to 3.9 per cent in 2025.

Budget 2025: Green Bonds, Tax Rebates Will Help Telecommunication Companies To Move Into Renewable Energy

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Introducing competitive green bonds, tax breaks or rebates in the upcoming Budget 2025 may encourage companies, including telecommunication companies, to transition into renewable energy (RE) in their operations.

Ringgit Extends Gains, Opens At 4.1150 Vs US Dollar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended last week's gains, opening stronger against the US dollar on Monday, supported by ongoing positive sentiment towards the local currency, an analyst said.

Economist Hopes For Improvements To International Trade Policies In Budget 2025

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- An economist hopes the government will announce initiatives to improve Malaysia’s international trade policies, especially within the ASEAN region, when tabling Budget 2025 as part of the efforts to spur further economic growth.

ASEAN Chairmanship 2025: Malaysia Assures Member States Of Robust Digital Economic Growth For All - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will ensure robust digital economic growth across the 10 ASEAN member states as it takes up chairmanship next year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MIDF Expects Bursa Malaysia's Positive Momentum To Continue In 4Q And Into 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Bursa Malaysia’s positive market momentum to continue in the last quarter of 2024 (4Q), driven by foreign inflows, underpinned by a healthy economy and a positive corporate earnings outlook.