Rubber Market Ends Higher On Optimism Over China's Stimulus

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, buoyed by rising optimism that China would increase its economic stimulus measures to prop up its economy, a dealer said. 

Govt Committed To Ensuring Phase One Of KRC Development Completed Within A Year - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Economy is committed to ensuring that phase one of the Kedah Rubber City (KRC) development will be completed within a year, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Govt To Ensure Corridor Authorities' Role Do Not Overlap

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the economic corridor authorities (PBK) fulfil their role as outlined, without overlapping with the responsibilities of other agencies, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Malaysia To Ensure Its CCUS Industry Takes Off As Soon As Possible - Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must ensure its carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) industry takes off as soon as possible amid increasing competition from other countries, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. 

Govt Expands Collaboration With Global Semiconductor Players -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The government is strengthening ties with developed countries and leading multinational companies in the semiconductor industry in an effort to increase technological collaboration, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Govt Committed To Reducing Fiscal Deficit, Keep Debt-To-GDP Ratio Below 60 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The trend of declining fiscal deficit reflects the government's commitment to reducing the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, ensuring it stays below 60 per cent in the medium term, as stipulated by the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).

Three Crepe Rubber Processing Centres Set For Construction In Q3 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The construction of three Crepe Rubber Processing Centres (PPGK) is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

Malaysia To Monitor Potential Economic Impact Following Trump's Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is closely watching for potential changes that may impact global and local economies following Donald Trump’s win in the United States (US) presidential election.

Malaysia Records RM45.04 Billion In Halal Product Exports From January To September 2024 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- From January to September 2024, Malaysia’s halal product exports increased to RM45.04 billion compared to RM39.36 billion in the same period in 2023.

Malaysia Strengthens Partnership With EU On Smart City Development 

BARCELONA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo engaged with representatives from the European Union (EU) to share initiatives concerning Malaysia’s journey to develop digital and smart cities that enhance people’s lives.

MP Calls For Green Economy Focus In Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- In view of Malaysia’s impending ASEAN chairmanship next year, the government has been urged to make the green economy as one of its main agendas.

ECERDC To Develop Database To Measure Socioeconomic Progress Of Target Groups - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy said the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) will implement all recommendations and suggestions in the National Audit Report 2/2024, including establishing a database to measure the socioeconomic progress of target groups.