FBM KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures rose in early trade today, following the performance of the underlying cash market.

MDEC Highlights Need For Global Exposure To Boost Local Digital Tech Expansion, Talent Development

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

DUBAI, Oct 13 (Bernama) — The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) emphasises the importance of exposing local digital technology companies to international best practices to help them expand beyond the Malaysian market, attract foreign investment, and nurture talent.

There Has Been Robust Domestic Investments - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s impressive economic growth is not solely driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) but also by domestic investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

HOME Aims To Establish 500 Branches Next Year

IPOH, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- HOME (House of Mind Excellence) Mathematics Therapy (HOME) is targeting to open 500 branches across Malaysia and Indonesia by next year.

Budget 2025 Takes Into Account Proposals From Industries, The People

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 will take into account the views and recommendations of various parties, industries, and citizens across all walks of life which had been put forth during the various engagement sessions held nationwide. 

Banking Industry Seeks Well-balanced Strategic Initiatives In Budget 2025 - RHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group has expressed optimism about Budget 2025, expecting it to deliver well-balanced strategic initiatives that address both immediate economic needs and lay a strong foundation for future growth.

MDEC Hopes More Independent Digital Talent Will Be Produced Under MOHE-MDEC GOT

MELAKA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) hopes that more independent digital talent or ‘freelancers’ among graduates of higher education institutions will be produced through the MOHE-MDEC Global Outsourcing Talent (GOT) programme in the future.

Kenanga IB Expects Govt To Raise Development Expenditure In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Malaysian Investors Should Seize Opportunities In Laos - MBCL

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian investors should seize investment opportunities in Laos as the “Land of A Million Elephants” holds great potential in hydropower, semiconductor, transport, electronics, logistics, and the halal market.

CPO Futures Forecast To Trade With Positive Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a positive bias next week on the back of strong export performance, a trader said. 

Gold Futures Likely To Be Less Bullish Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be less bullish next week, but will still be supported amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a downward bias next week influenced by the escalating Red Sea crisis and the European Commission's (EC) proposal for a year-long delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), said industry expert Denis Low.