Rubber Market To Trade Range-bound Next Week, Tracking Tight Supply Situation Due To Weather Disruptions -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a tendency to be higher mainly due to a tight supply situation from the weather disruptions, said industry expert Denis Low.

Hong Leong Offers Six-month Payment Deferment To Customers Affected By Floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank and Hong Leong Islamic Bank are offering to defer payments for loans, financing facilities and credit cards for six months for affected flood customers.

Local Manufacturing Companies Urged To Heed US Sanctions On Russia - Mohamad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government has urged local manufacturing companies to take heed of the final destination of goods exported to foreign countries to avoid being affected by the sanctions imposed by the United States (US) on Russia. 

Malaysia Boosts Global Semiconductor Ties As Protectionist Measures Loom

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25  (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening ties with international markets to avoid a strict bifurcation of the global semiconductor supply chain, particularly as more protectionist measures may be in store following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential election.

BMW Group Malaysia To Discuss With Govt Entities And Local Partners On EV Assembly

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- BMW Group Malaysia is currently engaging with the government and local partners on its plan to locally assemble its electric vehicle (EV) units, aligning with the tax exemption for EV owners until the end of 2025.

Ringgit Opens Higher Amid Cautious Sentiments 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid cautious sentiments due to the current global economic development, said an analyst.

MIDF Amanah Downgrades CelcomDigi To 'Neutral'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has downgraded CelcomDigi Bhd to a “neutral” call with a lower target price of RM3.53 based on the telecommunications company’s third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) results. 

RM1.24 Bln Potential Export To Peru Generated - PM Anwar

By M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Peru has generated potential exports worth RM1.24 billion (US$0.3 billion), particularly in high potential sectors on the initiative of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Govt To Ensure Corridor Authorities' Role Do Not Overlap

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the economic corridor authorities (PBK) fulfil their role as outlined, without overlapping with the responsibilities of other agencies, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

German Companies In Malaysia Expect Stable, Positive Economic Outlook For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- German companies in Malaysia have expressed an optimistic outlook for 2025, reflecting positive sentiments about both the current situation and prospects, according to the AHK World Business Outlook Fall 2024 survey.

Govt Committed To Reducing Fiscal Deficit, Keep Debt-To-GDP Ratio Below 60 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The trend of declining fiscal deficit reflects the government's commitment to reducing the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, ensuring it stays below 60 per cent in the medium term, as stipulated by the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).

Supportive Policies, Favourable Investment Climate Attracting Chinese Companies To Malaysia -- CECCM

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's welcoming business environment with supportive policies and favourable climate for foreign businesses are among the key factors drawing Chinese companies to establish operations in the country, according to the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia (CECCM).