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By Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains on solid footing due to its inclusive and long-term economic strategy despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raising concerns over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to global energy supply.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- India is keen to deepen its already robust business linkages with Malaysia in the fast-growing semiconductor industry and digital economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly owned unit trust management company Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) has declared a total income distribution payout of RM423 million for its fixed price fund Amanah Saham Bumiputera 3 Didik (ASB 3 Didik) for the financial year ending June 30, 2025.
MOSCOW, June 30 (Bernama) -- The spotlight may be on Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as he traversed the Central Asian plains and the Russian heartland, but behind the scenes, a small band of Malaysian diplomats and civil servants worked tirelessly and often inconspicuously to ensure everything went according to script.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in cautious mode next week, but with an upside bias amid a constructive backdrop, as investors shift their focus away from the Middle East risks, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, held discussions with leaders from Singapore and his counterpart from Indonesia to enhance and strengthen economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the three neighbouring countries.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) — Air travellers and insurance companies are deeply concerned over possible rise in costs brought on by the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East which has led to abrupt closure of major airports in the region, which serve as among the busiest aviation hubs.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the recent Iranian parliamentary vote poses limited risk to Malaysia, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are having a short-term impact on Malaysia, particularly in terms of economic stability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Wednesday, as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East capped gains, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer today, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and weaker United States (US) economic data that continued to pressure the greenback.
PETALING JAYA, June 25 (Bernama) -- South Korean convenience store chain emart24 aims to operate 115 outlets nationwide by end-2025, with plans to expand into the southern region, particularly Johor.
