Anwar Meets South Korea’s Business Tycoons, Eyes More Investments

SEOUL, Nov 26  (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a meeting today with several family-owned business tycoons, locally known as "chaebols", as part of efforts to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Holds Firm Near 1,600 Level, Tracks Wall Street's Upswing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed resilient near the psychologically significant 1,600 level, taking cues from Wall Street's record close following the nomination of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as the new US Treasury Secretary.

Ringgit Opens Lower As Greenback Gains Ground

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday as the greenback regained strength, supported by a rebound in the US Dollar Index (DXY) from recent declines.  

Saudi Arabia Kicks Off 28th World Investment Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The 28th annual World Investment Conference (WIC) is taking place in Riyadh for three days until Nov 27, gathering global leaders in investment, government, and international organisations.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Positive Momentum To Close Higher, CI Up 0.48 Pct

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum throughout the trading session today to close off its day’s high, buoyed by persistent buying in selected heavyweights led by financial services counters, amid the mostly upbeat performance in regional bourses.

Malaysia-South Korea FTA Will Be Finalised Next Year - PM Anwar 

SEOUL, Nov 25 (Bernama) --  The Malaysia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be finalised next year, with both countries committed to speeding up any stalled negotiations. 

Malaysia, South Korea To Foster ESG Investments And Technological Collaborations

SEOUL, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea have reiterated their commitment to fostering an investment climate aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

Govt Pledges To Keep Health Inflation Moderate, Sarawak At 1.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to ensuring that health inflation remains moderate, including in Sarawak, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Malaysia's September LI Up 1.8 Pct, Shows Continued Economic Growth -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's leading index (LI) remained positive in September 2024, recording a 1.8 per cent annual growth to reach 111.5 points versus 109.5 points in the same month a year ago, said Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday due to a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY) following its recent two-year high, according to an analyst.

PM Anwar Will Meet South Korea's Chaebol Leaders, Attract Foreign Investment

From Mohd Shukri Ishak

SEOUL, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet leaders of South Korean conglomerates, or "chaebol", to attract more foreign direct investments to Malaysia.

Entrepreneurs Hail Labuan Connect! For Boosting Income, Visibility

LABUAN, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneurs participating in the inaugural Labuan Connect! programme on Saturday expressed their enthusiasm, describing it as a valuable platform for increasing income and building stronger connections with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama).