As ASEAN Chair In 2025, Malaysia Should Prioritise People-centric Measures, Intra-ASEAN Trade - Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship next year, it should focus on implementing more people-centric measures and enhancing intra-ASEAN trade, said experts.

Budget 2025 To Attract More Quality Investments, Making Malaysia Preferred Investment Destination - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The initiatives tabled in Budget 2025 enable Malaysia to attract more high-quality, innovative and sustainable investments, making Malaysia a preferred investment destination in the Southeast Asian region, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

CPO Futures Close Higher On Expectation Of Weaker Production

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday due to expectation of weaker production in the coming weeks, a trader said. 

Gold Futures Close Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally lower amidst continued concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions, the United States (US) election uncertainties as well as the slower pace of US interest rate cuts, analysts said. 

DNB Appoints Former PLUS Boss Azman Ismail As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Digital Nasional Bhd has appointed Datuk Azman Ismail as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Oct 23, 2024.

Malaysia Exports Palm-Based Oleochemicals Worth RM2.82 Bln To China In 2023 - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The export of palm-based oleochemicals from Malaysia to China has increased 1.4 times to 604,208 tonnes in 2023, worth over RM2.82 billion from 434,333 tonnes in 2014, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

SDEC,CENTEXS And Angkasa-X To Collaborate On Space-related Industry

KUCHING, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Bhd (SDEC), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two other parties to collaborate on human capital development and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technological solutions, focusing on space-related industries.

Budget 2025: RM900 Mln Affordable Housing Allocation To Impact First-time Homebuyers -- PropertyGuru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM900 million for the “Program Residensi Rakyat” (PRR) and “Rumah Mesra Rakyat” housing schemes under Budget 2025 is set to address the critical need for more affordable housing options in the face of economic uncertainty.

EXIM Bank, GTC Ink US$19.97 Mln Agreement To Boost Cambodia's Telecommunications Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has inked a financing agreement with Global Tower Corporation Pty Ltd (GTC) worth US$19.97 million (US$ = RM4.32).

Energy Storage Key To Solar Power Integration -- Citaglobal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia is at a critical point in its green energy transition, energy storage is key to the transformation as it allows for effective management of renewable energy (RE) and supports the development of a sustainable, low-carbon future, said Citaglobal Bhd. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Vs US Dollar As External Factors Weigh

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower on Tuesday on the continued expectation of a slower pace of US interest rate cuts, China’s cooling economy and heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East, said an analyst. 

FBM KLCI Futures Ends Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Tuesday.