Banking Sector's Loan Growth To Taper To 4-5 Pct In 2025 - AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank expects loan growth in the banking sector to taper to 4.0-5.0 per cent in 2025 on a potential tariff driven slowdown in exports and risk to consumption spending from the RON 95 rationalisation.

Strong Malaysia-UAE Trade Ties In Halal Industry Underscore High Demand, Trust Within MENA Region -- Ahmad Zahid

DUBAI, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The strong trade relationship between Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the halal industry underscores the high demand and trust in Malaysia’s premium halal products within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Digital Ministry, KUSKOP To Formulate Policy To Help MSMEs Adopt Digitalisation - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Digital Ministry is in discussions with the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Developments (KUSKOP) to formulate a policy aimed at helping micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) adopt digitalisation in their businesses.

Malaysia's Economic Growth To Remain Modest Amid External Challenges - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher Despite Weaker Wall St

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened marginally higher today despite a weaker Wall Street showing last Friday, as analysts cautioned that the Trump-inspired rally may have run its course following the Republicans’ control of both the House and Senate.  

Ringgit Advances As Domestic Optimism Offsets US Rate Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Monday, buoyed by optimism over Malaysia’s domestic outlook, which offset concerns about the direction of US interest rates.

Malaysia-Brazil Partnership Holds Huge Promise For E&E, Semiconductor Industry - PM Anwar

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor industries of Malaysia and Brazil to leverage each other’s strengths and enhance collaboration, particularly given the increasing prominence of the Global South.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Remaining In Consolidation Mode Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is anticipated to remain in a consolidation phase next week, with investors closely monitoring both domestic and international developments that could influence market direction. 

Ringgit To See Tight Trading Amid Cautious Mode Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range next week following the US dollar’s recent rally amid anticipation of slower United States (US) interest rate cuts, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Gold Futures Likely To Remain In Cautious Trading Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to experience cautious trading next week, following recent gains in the US dollar, an analyst said.

APEC Must Set Gold Standard For Cooperation To Cope With Economic Shocks, Climate Challenges -- PM Anwar

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- In an era defined by rapid global disruptions from economic shocks to climate challenges, there is a need for a fundamental shift in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on how it approaches economic cooperation that allows all economies, regardless of size, to thrive.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday on renewed buying interest despite persistent strength in the US dollar, tracking slight gains in the US COMEX gold market.