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 In Position To Demonstrate Leadership In ASEAN -- Jetro, Jactim

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a position to demonstrate leadership in ASEAN as the country assumes its chairmanship role next year.

PM Anwar Arrives In Brazil For Official Visit, Malaysia G20 Guest Country

By M. Saraswathi

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Brazil, South America’s largest country, from Lima, Peru, for his official visit and to attend the Group of 20 (G20) Summit 2024, where Malaysia is a guest country.

Healthy Pipeline Of Applications For BKIP 3 From Potential Investors - InvestPenang

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 (BKIP 3) is seeing a healthy pipeline of applications from interested investors, according to InvestPenang.

PM Anwar Arrives In Brazil For Official Visit, Malaysia G20 Guest Country

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Brazil, South America’s largest country, from Lima, Peru, for his official visit and to attend the Group of 20 (G20) Summit 2024, where Malaysia is a guest country.

PM Anwar's Visit To Brazil Strengthens 65 Years Of Diplomatic Relations, Trade

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Brazil from November 16 to 19 will further strengthen 65 years of diplomatic relations and increase trade and investment opportunities, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

AAX’s Maiden Flight To Nairobi Hits 90 Pct Passenger Load Factor 

NAIROBI (Kenya), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has made its inaugural direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi, Kenya on Nov 15, 2025, marking its first foray into East Africa with a nearly 90 per cent passenger load factor.

APEC 2024: PM Anwar Advocates For Global South, Non-Traditional Alliances For Equitable Growth 

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical importance of strengthening cooperation within the Global South, calling for the harnessing of non-traditional alliances with a clear emphasis on fostering equitable growth and development. 

Labuan’s Tax Regime Supports Eligible Businesses With Many Incentives - Lim

LABUAN, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The issue of extending three per cent tax benefits to all business sectors in Labuan does not arise, as various incentives are already in place under existing tax laws, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

RM1.24 Bln Potential Export To Peru Generated - PM Anwar

By M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Peru has generated potential exports worth RM1.24 billion (US$0.3 billion), particularly in high potential sectors on the initiative of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

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.