PETRA To Drive Energy Agenda During ASEAN Chairmanship, Bridging Boundaries And Building Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) has unveiled the theme for the 2025 ASEAN energy sector meetings “‘Powering ASEAN: Bridging Boundaries, Building Prosperity”.

Malaysia's Big Data Analytics Market Poised For Robust Growth, Says Expert

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The big data analytics (BDA) market is experiencing robust growth globally and in Malaysia, driven by the rising demand for data-driven solutions, said associate professor in Computer Science and head of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Dr Ian Tan.

Economist Forecasts Ringgit To Reach RM4.45 Vs US Dollar By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.

Petronas Transfers Kebabangan Cluster PSC Sole Operatorship To ConocoPhillips

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas has transferred the operatorship of the Kebabangan Cluster Production Sharing Contract (KBBC PSC) to ConocoPhillips Sabah Gas Ltd, a subsidiary of the global energy company ConocoPhillips.

Economic Growth In 2025 To Be Driven By Domestic Demand, Investments -- Alliance Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is poised for growth in 2025 as domestic demand is likely to strengthen further with sustained consumer spending and ongoing increase in investment activities, said Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd. 

13MP To Introduce Incentives Based On Policies To Drive Behavioural Economics -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The government will introduce more incentives in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to stimulate the economy that goes beyond the distribution of funds and projects, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

SOGIP Port Launch Boosts Sabah’s Economic Prospects

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The declaration of the Port of Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP Port) marks a strategic milestone with significant potential to drive Sabah's economic growth, Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said.  

New Zealand's DSG Group Eyeing Collaboration On Malaysia’s Digital Finance Goals

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- New Zealand-based DSG Group, a global leader in tokenised securities and cross-border capital facilitation, has expressed its interest in collaborating with Malaysia to advance the country’s digital finance goals.

Malaysia Stresses On Great Potential Of ASEAN Region At WEF 2025 -- PM Anwar

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the emphasis on the great potential of the ASEAN region was the main message delivered in conjunction with his attendance at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit here.

MIDF: OPR Remains At 3 Pct This Year As The Current Setting Continues To Support Sustainable Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent this year as the current setting remains accommodative to sustainable economic growth, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF). 

OPR Continues To Be Supportive Of The Economy -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour after January’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:-

BNM's Decision To Keep OPR At 3 Pct Will Stimulate Economic Growth - Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) strategy to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent today is meticulously crafted, emphasising sustained economic growth while keenly monitoring the ebb and flow of global financial and geopolitical developments, said economists.