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Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today, in line with the weaker performance in the regional markets due to the geopolitical concerns in the Middle East, said an analyst.

Petronas Secures Third O&G Concession In Abu Dhabi 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) wholly owned unit, Petronas Abu Dhabi Sdn Bhd, has been granted a new oil and gas exploration concession in Onshore Block 2 by the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA).

Govt Steps Up Efforts To Eradicate Hardcore Poverty In Line With Economic Growth - Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 (Bernama) – The government is committed to intensifying efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with the nation’s healthy economic performance, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

AirAsia Pushes For A More Liberalised Air Travel Landscape In ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Despite a thriving operation in major ASEAN countries, AirAsia’s persistent difficulty in obtaining an operating licence in Singapore highlights a key challenge in the aviation sector—the conflict between national protectionism and the need for open competition.

Ringgit Extends Gains, Opens At 4.1150 Vs US Dollar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended last week's gains, opening stronger against the US dollar on Monday, supported by ongoing positive sentiment towards the local currency, an analyst said.

Economist Hopes For Improvements To International Trade Policies In Budget 2025

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- An economist hopes the government will announce initiatives to improve Malaysia’s international trade policies, especially within the ASEAN region, when tabling Budget 2025 as part of the efforts to spur further economic growth.

Budget 2025: Mycron Steel Calls For Public-Private Partnerships To Help Malaysia Achieve Carbon Neutrality

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) – Steel manufacturer Mycron Steel Bhd, which just signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s JFE Steel Corporation to drive green solutions in Malaysia, has called for public-private partnerships to be prioritised in Budget 2025 to help Malaysia achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Malaysian Pride Soars With The Ringgit

By Wong Chun Wai

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- It has been a while since Malaysians began to feel some pride. Certainly, the strengthening of the ringgit against the dollar has made a big impact on national confidence.

MADANI Initiatives Drive Economic Growth, Strengthen Ringgit – Amir Hamzah

LANGKAWI, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The country's economy continues to grow steadily, supported by the strengthening of the ringgit in the foreign exchange market, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

RM403.7 Bln Expected For Budget 2025 - TA Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM403.7 billion is expected for Budget 2025, comprising RM305.7 billion and RM97.9 billion for operating and development expenditures, respectively, according to TA Securities Holdings Bhd.

LTAT's Reinvestment Strategy To Unlock Growth, Support Retirement Commitments – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) — The sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is set to align with its long-term reinvestment strategy, focusing on enhancing returns and ensuring sustainable financial growth, said economist Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Stay Steady Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to move in tandem with the underlying cash market next week.