Ringgit Jumps To 34-month High Vs US Dollar After China Unveils Stimulus Measures

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday, reaching its highest level in 34 months after China unveiled a stimulus package aimed at revitalising its economy.

FBM KLCI Futures End Higher, Tracking Cash Market's Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, in line with the performance of the underlying cash market. 

Premium Wages To Enhance TVET Education, Attract Top Talent - BELIA MAHIR

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The establishment of premium wages for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates is expected to have positive implications, including addressing the shortage of skilled workers in various industrial sectors sought by employers, says National Organisation of Skilled Workers (BELIA MAHIR) secertary-general Mohammad Rizan Hassan.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As China's Stimulus Measures Lift Regional Sentiment  

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday, driven by a positive Wall Street performance overnight and after China announced a stimulus package to jumpstart its struggling economy, sparking a rally in regional and global shares.

Worldcoin Introduces Proof Of Personhood Pilot In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Worldcoin Foundation is expanding the availability of proof of personhood services to include a pilot or a beta testing phase in Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On China’s Stimulus Support 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in positive territory, aligning with regional peers and bolstered by new stimulus measures from China, according to an analyst.

Affin Bank Stock Jumps As Sarawak Finalises Majority Stake

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd's shares surged this morning, rising by two per cent ahead of the Sarawak government's expected finalisation of a majority stake acquisition in the bank this Friday.

FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were higher in the early session today, tracking the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street's Overnight Performance 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s losses to open higher today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight upbeat performance, said an analyst.

RON95 Targeted Subsidy Can Influence Malaysia's Inflation Trends, Says Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate easing to 1.9 per cent in August 2024 has raised concerns about the implications of a RON95 targeted subsidy mechanism, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

CPO Futures Higher On Greater Export Outlook, Slowing Sept Production

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its upward trend to end higher for the fourth consecutive trading day on anticipation of greater export outlook amidst slowing production in September.

Lower Inflation Helps Ringgit Extend Gain Against US Dollar At Close

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday as a lower domestic inflation rate helped to extend its recent gains, an analyst said.