EBC Expands Services For HNWIs, Institutional Investors With Second AFSL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- In a significant move toward expanding its global asset management footprint, EBC Financial Group (EBC) has successfully obtained an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) for Asset Management from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

MIDA, MTUN Deal To Boost Highly-skilled Workforce

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN) today formalised a collaboration to bolster Malaysia’s high-skilled workforce through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

NCER Records RM48.25 Bln Realised Investments In First 9 Months Of 2024 - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has successfully realised RM48.25 billion in investments during January to September this year, a 60 per cent growth compared to the same period last year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KPK, MoF To Mull Increasing oil Palm Replanting Grant for Smallholders - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) will discuss with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to increase the assistance provided in the oil palm replanting grant to boost productivity among smallholders. 

Govt Reforms Supporting Ringgit's Strength Vs Regional Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has shown stronger performance versus regional currencies, driven by investor confidence in the country's reform agenda.

Infrastructure Projects to Dominate Malaysia's Construction Sector - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Infrastructure project flows will dominate Malaysia’s construction industry in the coming months as year-to-date (YTD) contract flows from the government have exceeded from last year, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

ECERDC Secures RM13.3 Bln In Realised Investments As Of September, Surpassing 2024 Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has secured RM13.3 billion in realised investments for the region as of September, surpassing its 2024 target of RM10 billion.

FBM KLCI Ends Higher On Buying In Selected Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s market bellwether finished higher today, thanks to mild buying in consumer products and services, telecommunications and banking stocks, amid a mixed regional market performance.

Path To Sustainable Future Requires Collective Action -- Fadillah Yusof

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The path to a sustainable future is clear, but it requires collective action, effective international partnership and unwavering commitment, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today. 

Melaka Targets 70 Pct GTP Area To Be Filled With Investors Within Two Years

MELAKA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government is aiming for approximately 70 per cent of the 186-hectare German Technology Park (GTP) currently under construction in Ayer Keroh, to be filled by investors within two years.

FBM KLCI Stays Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) stayed higher at midday on continuous buying interest in selected heavyweights, an analyst said.

Several ASEAN Countries Also Interested In Joining BRICS -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of the economic bloc, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.