KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The distribution of Sumbangan Asas Rahman (SARA) assistance via the use of MyKad will be expanded to Sabah and Sarawak this year instead of only in Peninsular Malaysia in 2024, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The distribution of the 'Sumbangan Asas Rahmah' (SARA) aid starting tomorrow will see improvements to the targetted aid resulting from the increase in the Budget 2025 allocations for the SARA and 'Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah' (STR) assistance to their highest historical level of RM13 billion compared to RM10 billion in 2024.
By Zarul Effendi Razali and Abdul Hamid A Rahman
PETALING JAYA, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- An economist has called for ASEAN country members to focus more on sustainable development as a group, integrating economic growth with technological advances and social inclusion.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.
SUBANG JAYA, Jan 6 (Bernama) – The PRactitioners Society Malaysia has launched Young Practitioners Malaysia, an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academic studies and industry experience in public relations and communications.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) remains optimistic about the outlook for Malaysia's economy and the local bourse next year, underpinned, among others, by clear economic policies and steady inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly owned unit trust management company, Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), has announced a total income distribution of 5.75 sen per unit for Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The government must intensify efforts to curb online financial scams, which, if left unchecked, will affect trade, tourism, as well as investor confidence and derail Malaysia’s zeal to emerge as a foremost investment destination.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be thinly traded during the upcoming Christmas holiday week, with prices projected to range between US$2,585 and US$2,635 amid cautious market sentiment and subdued year-end activity.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the narrow range of 4.50 to 4.52 against the US dollar next week, reflecting subdued volatility and cautious sentiment among traders during the Christmas holiday period.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on the final trading day of the week, pressured by a stronger greenback following upbeat US economic data that exceeded market expectations.
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Salaam Market, Malaysia’s first wholesale halal marketplace, aims to onboard 10,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by 2025.
