1y ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The continuity of major infrastructure projects under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's MADANI government is poised to generate substantial spillover effects across the economy, fostering job creation, attracting investments, and enhancing connectivity, according to experts.
1y ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as bargain hunting stepped in after yesterday's decline, while investors shrugged off the overall regional market weakness, said an analyst.
1y ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended slightly higher on Thursday, supported by gains in the benchmark crude oil prices and weaker ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, a dealer said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The global initial public offering (IPO) market is projected to be influenced by central bank policies, geopolitical development and key election outcomes for the remainder of 2024, said Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd (EY).
1y ago
By Vijian Paramasivam
PHNOM PENH, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will be the first Malaysian carrier to launch flight services between Timor-Leste’s capital Dili and Kuala Lumpur by the first quarter of next year.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are expected to play a crucial role in shaping ASEAN’s future, particularly in driving the digital economy forward as they are the backbone of progress, said Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer (CEO) Anuar Fariz Fadzil.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively seeking support from BRICS member countries for its bid to join the economic bloc, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd (QUBE) has named Gamuda Bhd as a Platinum Sponsor for the Malaysia International Building and Construction Industry Showcase 2024 (BuildXpo 2024), which will take place from Oct 22 to 24 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), here.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Experts from integrated circuit (IC) design industry players Skyechip, Weeroc, and Chipsbank have emphasised the potential of Malaysia’s semiconductor sector to enhance Southeast Asia’s technology landscape at the Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2024 today.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- A total of 6,617 battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in the first half of 2024 (1H2024) marking a significant 112 per cent year-on-year surge in the electric vehicle (EV) market, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
1y ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in tandem with the weak performance across the region following a negative cue from global equities overnight with strong selling In technology stocks, said an analyst.