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Ringgit Expected To Rise Five Pct If Kamala Harris Is Elected US President -- Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to strengthen by five per cent if the current United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris is elected as US President before the end of the year, said Allianz SE chief economist Ludovic Subran. 

Malaysia’s Economic Outlook For 2025: Optimism Amid Policy Challenges – MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic outlook for 2025 appears optimistic, with a mix of opportunities and challenges ahead, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).

Retail Industry To Bounce Back Towards Year-End -- MUI Group

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The retail industry is expected to bounce back in the remaining months of this year after experiencing weaker market growth in the last two months, said Malayan United Industries Bhd (MUI Group).

EXIM Bank, GTC Ink US$19.97 Mln Agreement To Boost Cambodia's Telecommunications Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has inked a financing agreement with Global Tower Corporation Pty Ltd (GTC) worth US$19.97 million (US$ = RM4.32).

Budget 2025 To Balance Between Fostering Economic Growth And Strengthening Currency- RHBAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2025 is expected to maintain a balance between fostering economic growth and strengthening the currency, said RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd (RHBAM).

MITI To Help Perodua Produce Malaysia's First Ev Priced Under RM100,000 - Tengku Zafrul

PETALING JAYA, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will help Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) produce Malaysia's first electric vehicle (EV) priced under RM100,000.

FBM KLCI Opens Marginally Higher 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher in early trade but retreated thereafter due to mild profit-taking activities following significant gains from last week, said an analyst. 

Budget 2025 Seen Modestly Expansionary With Govt Trying To Balance Growth And Fiscal Consolidation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank (Kenanga IB) sees Budget 2025 as modestly expansionary, with the government aiming to strike a balance between economic growth and fiscal consolidation.

Budget 2025: LTAT To Leverage GEAR-uP Initiative For RM120 Billion Domestic Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is poised to seize new opportunities through the GEAR-uP initiative, which aims for government-linked investment companies (GLICs) to increase domestic direct investment to RM120 billion over the next five years, making a significant contribution to the sustainability of the nation’s economy.

Budget 2025 Will Increase Inclusivity Through Prudent Fiscal Management - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 will increase inclusivity, the equitable distribution of wealth and address social issues while ensuring the welfare of the population through prudent fiscal management and targeted subsidies.

Batik Air To Fly To Timor-Leste By First Quarter Of 2025 -- Malaysian Envoy

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will be the first Malaysian carrier to launch flight services between Timor-Leste’s capital Dili and Kuala Lumpur by the first quarter of next year.

BEV Sales Surge 112 Pct In 1H2024, Reaching 6,617 Units - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- A total of 6,617 battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in the first half of 2024 (1H2024) marking a significant 112 per cent year-on-year surge in the electric vehicle (EV) market, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.