World Rivers Day Highlights Critical Importance Of Rivers, Streams

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The two-day World Rivers Day celebration, held along the banks of Sungai Tebrau in Johor, starting today, aims to raise awareness about the critical role of rivers and streams, as vital water sources and cherished national treasures.

Ringgit Set To Continue Bullish Bias Vs US Dollar Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to move on a continued bullish bias next week, trading at 4.1875 to 4.2025 against the US dollar, said an analyst. 

Malaysia Approves RM185.3 Bln In Digital Investments From 2021 To June 2024 – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Digital investment totalling RM185.3 billion has been approved from 2021 to June 2024, including projects from leading companies such as Nvidia Corp and Amazon Web Services, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia Urges ASEAN To Embrace A Shared Vision For Economic Growth - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia seeks for ASEAN to adopt a shared vision focused on the economy, trade, investments and collaboration among neighbouring nations to ensure the region remains vibrant.

Three Major Chinese Heavy Industry Firms Set To Establish Operations In Labuan

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Three prominent China-based heavy industry companies are set to expand their operations to Labuan, recognising the island’s strategic potential as a key economic hub.

REHDA Perak To Showcase 5,000 Properties Worth RM3 Billion At MAPEX Perak 2024

IPOH, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia Perak Branch (Rehda Perak) aims to showcase 5,000 properties worth RM3 billion at the Malaysia Property Expo (MAPEX) Perak 2024.

Malaysia, Like Other Asean Countries, Will Continue to be Neutral and Attract Investments to Region

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) --  Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to the ten member countries of the bloc, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Tealive Eyes Indonesia, But Only If It Has 100 Stores In The Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Loob Holding Sdn Bhd, which owns bubble tea brand Tealive, is planning to strengthen its overseas portfolio and is eyeing Indonesia next year.

US Rate Cut, Malaysia's Structural Reforms And Economic Outlook Fuelling Ringgit Recovery -- BNM

By Vijian Paramasivam

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) - - The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) recent decision to slash interest rates has a significant impact on Malaysia’s ringgit, especially in light of shifting currency dynamics across the region.

Malaysia Joins Six Countries To Ratify UK’s Accession Into CPTPP

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has officially ratified the United Kingdom's (UK) accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a significant milestone as it is effectively Malaysia’s first bilateral free trade agreement with the UK.

Air Passenger Traffic Up 12.7 Pct To 8.7 Mln In August 2024 - MAVCOM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian airports served 8.7 million air passengers in August, a 12.7 per cent growth from the 7.7 million passengers recorded in August 2023, reflecting continued robust growth across both international and domestic sectors.

Kenaf Industry Seeks Greater Govt Support To Boost Growth -- Chan

CYBERJAYA, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The kenaf industry needs more government support to accelerate its growth and attract more smallholders to engage in its cultivation, which could significantly contribute to the national economy, according to Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.