Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher On Cautious Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on cautious trading ahead of Budget 2025 to be tabled later today, analyst said.

Strong China-Malaysia Ties Key Factor In Driving Investments: Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Longstanding and stable relations with China are a key consideration for investors seeking to expand into Southeast Asia, with the strength of China-Malaysia ties making Malaysia a top destination for Chinese enterprises, analysts said on Thursday.

MDEC Secures More Than RM360 Mln In Digital Export Opportunities At GITEX Global, ENS 2024

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

 DUBAI, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s (MDEC) participation in the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Global and Expand North Star (ENS) 2024 in Dubai has yielded more than RM360 million in export opportunities, a remarkable 10 per cent surge from what was achieved at these events last year.

Continuity Of Mega Projects To Drive Economic Growth, Job Creation -- Experts

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The continuity of major infrastructure projects under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's MADANI government is poised to generate substantial spillover effects across the economy, fostering job creation, attracting investments, and enhancing connectivity, according to experts.

ASEAN Countries Actively Working On Promoting Collaboration In Halal Sector - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Several efforts involving cooperation between ASEAN countries are being implemented to promote halal-related products and services, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

InvestCloud Redefines FirstCape’s Wealth Management Via Multi-phase Digital Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- InvestCloud, a global leader in wealth technology, has been selected by FirstCape, New Zealand’s wealth advice and asset management firm, to transform the wealth management experience it delivers for advisors and their clients.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as bargain hunting stepped in after yesterday's decline, while investors shrugged off the overall regional market weakness, said an analyst.

EY: Central Bank Policies, Geopolitics To Impact Global IPO Market For Rest Of 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The global initial public offering (IPO) market is projected to be influenced by central bank policies, geopolitical development and key election outcomes for the remainder of 2024, said Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd (EY). 

Batik Air To Fly To Timor-Leste By First Quarter Of 2025 -- Malaysian Envoy

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will be the first Malaysian carrier to launch flight services between Timor-Leste’s capital Dili and Kuala Lumpur by the first quarter of next year.

BSN's MADANI Micro Financing: A Lifeline For SMEs In Challenging Times

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Micro Financing Scheme by Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), introduced under Budget 2024, serves as a vital ‘lifeline’ for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen working capital amidst economic uncertainties and natural disasters.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, buoyed by ongoing bargain hunting in selected heavyweights, particularly within the consumer and industrial products and services sectors, analysts said. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Mild Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher as mild bargain hunting emerged in most heavyweights led by consumer and industrial products and services stocks, said an analyst.