Ringgit Extends Gains To Open Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended positive momentum to trade higher against the US Dollar in the early session today, supported by continued buying demand as more investors shifted to currencies from emerging countries, including the ringgit, an analyst said.

Malaysia's Inflation Likely To Trend At 2.9 Pct In 2025 -- Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is likely to trend at 2.3 per cent in 2024 and 2.9 per cent in 2025, compared to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) forecast of between 2 per cent and 3.5 per cent for 2024, Allianz SE chief economist Ludovic Subran said.

MIDF Amanah Trims Inflation Forecast Down To 2.0 Pct In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has revised its 2024 inflation forecast downward to two per cent from 2.3 per cent previously, taking into account the absence of subsidy rationalisation this year.

Govt Should Adopt Fair Market Price for Targeted RON95 Subsidies - Economist

BANGI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- To implement RON95 petrol targeted subsidies, the government has been urged to adopt an approach that maintains market prices, making essential goods more affordable while still offering the necessary support to those in need.

Malaysia Committed To Creating G2G Mechanism With China In Support Of Steel Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to working with China to establish a government-to-government (G2G) mechanism for capacity management and technology sharing within the steel industry.

Malaysia’s Economic Outlook For 2025: Optimism Amid Policy Challenges – MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic outlook for 2025 appears optimistic, with a mix of opportunities and challenges ahead, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).

Ringgit Gains In Early Trade Amid US Pre-election Jitters

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded slightly higher against the US dollar early Thursday, amid uncertainty over the upcoming US presidential election on Nov 5, an analyst said.

Fadillah Urges Multinationals To Partner With Local SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has encouraged multinational companies investing in Malaysia to collaborate with local small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Ringgit Continues Downtrend Amid Uncertainty Over US Presidential Election

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to weaken against the US dollar on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US presidential election on Nov 5 weighed on the local currency.

Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday On Mild Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was marginally higher at midday, supported by mild buying in selected heavyweights, in tandem with regional peers, said an analyst. 

7,400 Companies Using E-invoice System; 58 Mln E-invoices Issued As At Oct 14 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- A total of 7,400 companies have adopted the e-invoice system, with 58 million e-invoices issued as of Oct 14, 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Guan Eng : Raise Tax Threshold To Help Ease SMEs' Minimum Wage Burden

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by raising the taxable income threshold for the 15 per cent tax rate from RM150,000 to RM300,000, following the introduction of the new RM1,700 minimum wage.