PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- It would be reasonable to reassess the budget if the government continues to see a drastic increase in BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUD95) subsidy spending, according to an economist.
PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- The unemployment rate in February remained at 2.9 per cent, with fewer unemployed people at 506,800, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session slightly higher, lifted by buying interest in banking stocks led by Public Bank and CIMB.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Friday, taking cues from positive overnight Wall Street performance, ahead of the United States (US)-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan this weekend.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained firm against the US dollar at the opening on Friday, supported by sustained demand for the local currency amid improving risk appetite among traders and investors.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The global economy is facing renewed strain from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with up to US$50 billion (US$1 = RM3.98) in financial support potentially needed to help vulnerable countries weather the shock, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The government will focus on ensuring there is sufficient supply of fuel and basic goods to enable economic activities to continue, according to Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Tan Sri Rozali Ismail will relinquish his role as Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd’s (PNHB) executive chairman and retire as director of the company, effective June 30, 2026.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies today, but eased slightly against the US dollar amid concerns over the durability of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Hong Seng Consolidated Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, AIMAX Capital Sdn Bhd, has entered into debt settlement agreements totalling RM63.61 million with four borrowers.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, in tandem with the underlying cash market.
KOTA KINABALU, April 9 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) has introduced the Bumiputera Sabah and Sarawak Scale-Up Fund (BSSF) as a strategic driver to accelerate the growth and scaling of Bumiputera companies in Sabah.
