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Shopee Rai Lokal: Supporting Over 1.8 Mln Local Entrepreneurs, Driving Digital Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) --  Shopee Rai Lokal supported over 1.8 million local entrepreneurs alone this year, while 500,000 Shopee Affiliates drove over 90 million orders through targeted content creation via in-app features.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against Greenback Amid Upbeat US Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on the final trading day of the week, pressured by a stronger greenback following upbeat US economic data that exceeded market expectations.

Tentative Date For CAAM-Mavcom Merger Set, To Be Announced By Transport Ministry -- CAAM CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The tentative date for the merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has been set and will be revealed later by the Transport Ministry.

New Investment Incentive Framework: A Leap Towards High-Income Economy

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The New Investment Incentive Framework, announced in Budget 2025, marks Malaysia’s bold move to position itself as a high-income nation by prioritising high-value sectors, mainly in digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) within the digital economy.

Maybank’s Values-Driven Financial Services To Empower Region As Malaysia Assumes ASEAN Chairmanship

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The continuous strengthening of the ASEAN economy in the last decade showcased the true resilience of the region, coupled with promising economic prospects owing to its strategic location, diverse economies, and commitment to regional integration.

NIQ BASES Honours 2024 Breakthrough Innovation Winners In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), the global consumer intelligence company, has unveiled its latest insights on the importance of innovation in driving business growth.

Ringgit Nearly Flat Against US Dollar, Strengthens Against Basket Of Other Currencies

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar as the outcome of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and stronger US economic data are expected to remain supportive of the dollar, an economist said.

Ringgit Continues To Extend Loss On Fed’s Hawkish Turn

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Thursday, continuing its decline after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled a more cautious approach to rate cuts next year, following a 25-basis-point reduction on Wednesday.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Higher Despite Weak Market Breadth

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equities ended the day mostly lower following a heavy sell-off on Wall Street overnight particularly in technology stocks, said an analyst.

Banking Sector Thriving In 2024, Sees Major Acquisitions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.

 

Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.

Malaysia, Turkmenistan To Strengthen Ties, Petronas Central To Relationship

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 19 (Bernama) – Turkmenistan and Malaysia are poised to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, focusing on energy, trade, and innovation, said Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedow.