1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (KRI) to deliver a rather flattish third quarter for the financial year 2024 (3Q FY2024), due to domestic competition and stronger sequential earnings from 4Q FY2024 onwards.
1y ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher on Monday amid weak sentiment as traders reassessed their stance on the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) possibly taking more time to reduce interest rates, an economist said.
1y ago
PETALING JAYA, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia ranks among the top three global business services (GBS) hubs in the world, primarily driven by its cost advantage, the country must also place greater emphasis on the digital impact and talent development to maintain its competitive edge.
1y ago
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has captured 6.2 million Premium Savings Certificate (SSP) depositors and produced 103 millionaires so far, said BSN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama)-- The MADANI government's commitment to combating endemic corruption has significantly restored confidence among domestic and foreign investors, leading to increased new investments.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The International Branding Exhibition (MIBS) 2024, scheduled for Nov 28-30, will focus on empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and women entrepreneurs, unlocking opportunities for business expansion.
1y ago
JAKARTA, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia are acknowledged as pioneers in developing Islamic public finance instruments within their fiscal policies, according to Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance (MoF).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s semiconductor industry must diversify and go beyond its heavy reliance on multinational corporations and manufacturing capabilities to secure its position in the global market, especially in the face of potential disruptions, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) has partnered with Singapore's KILSA Global to accelerate South Korean startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into Southeast Asia.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best announced that it will sponsor, exhibit and lead a session at the 28th Indonesia Rendez-Vous Conference, taking place in Bali, Indonesia, from Oct 9 to 12.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- According to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), 53 per cent of companies in the electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor sectors are optimistic about the business outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, retreating from yesterday's gains, driven by mild profit-taking in selected heavyweights amid mixed sentiment in regional markets, according to an analyst.