1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a demand for 42,835 digital jobs in the first quarter of 2024, highlighting the increasing importance of digital roles in industries such as banking and manufacturing.
1y ago
VIENTIANE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must maintain its neutrality in the face of global geopolitical tensions to stimulate foreign investments in the region, said Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar this morning, supported by the firmer Brent crude oil prices which surpassed US$80 per barrel, said an analyst.
1y ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah and Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will continue to voice its views on global issues strongly and without fear or favour if and when it joins the BRICS group of emerging economies whose founding members include Russia and China.
1y ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar, mirroring the trend of other Asian currencies, after stronger-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data for September suggested the US economy was avoiding a recession and on course for a soft landing, an analyst said.
1y ago
From Rosmalis Anuar
VIENTIANE, Oct 7 (Bernama) — ASEAN should focus on high-impact “quick wins” that are practical and capable of providing immediate and tangible business value to enhance the visibility of the grouping to its immediate stakeholders.
1y ago
By Rosmalis Anuar
VIENTIANE, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has emphasised three key strategies to strengthen ASEAN’s economic resilience as global expansion is projected to be at a subdued pace, affected by ambiguity in inflation, heightened geopolitical tensions and increasing geoeconomic fragmentation.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the government will not be complacent or “rest on its laurels,” but will remain vigilant in the face of regional and global challenges, even as structural reforms yield positive results.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Association of E-Money Issuer (AEMI) has proposed the government consider extending the current sales and service tax (SST) exemption for digital financial services in Budget 2025 to sustain the industry’s growth.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher in line with Wall Street’s positive performance after the United States September’s non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, a sign that the economy remains strong.
1y ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher on Monday amid weak sentiment as traders reassessed their stance on the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) possibly taking more time to reduce interest rates, an economist said.
1y ago
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysians need to understand and accept that the country, being an open market economy, is exposed to the effects arising from global economic uncertainty, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.