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Malaysia At Crossroads, Leap Forward Or Be Left Vulnerable -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands at the critical crossroads, either leap forward into a new future of prosperity and security or be left vulnerable to “destructive” processes, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Falls Against US Dollar Following Strong US Payrolls Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar, mirroring the trend of other Asian currencies, after stronger-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data for September suggested the US economy was avoiding a recession and on course for a soft landing, an analyst said.

Nihon M&A Center Sets Up Fund Management Company To Drive ASEAN Expansion, Cross-border M&A

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Nihon M&A Center Holdings has established a subsidiary fund management company Asean to Global Capital (AtoG Capital) to support Japanese companies’ expansion into the Southeast Asian region.

Malaysia Will Not Be Complacent Despite Current Achievement - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the government will not be complacent or “rest on its laurels,” but will remain vigilant in the face of regional and global challenges, even as structural reforms yield positive results.

Anwar's Pakistan State Visit Secures RM2.65 Bln In Trade Deals - Tengku Zafrul

From Mohd Haikal Mohd Isa

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three-day state visit to Pakistan secured potential trade deals worth RM2.65 billion, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Economic Reforms Essential To Withstand Global ‘Slings And Arrows’ - Anwar

From Mohd Haikal Mohd Isa

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the importance of countries maintaining strong economic fundamentals to withstand the "slings and arrows" of global uncertainties and challenges.

CPO Futures Close Mostly Lower On Profit-taking After Rally

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Thursday, driven by profit-taking following a recent price rally.

AMRO Lowers ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast For 2024 To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has pared down its 2024 economic growth forecast for the region to 4.2 per cent, down from 4.4 per cent in July, largely driven by revised growth projections for China and Vietnam.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Concerns Over Middle East Tension

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday's gain to close lower today in line with regional bourses as emerging concerns over the Middle East prompted selling activities across the board, an analyst said.

Indonesian Tycoon Lauds Anwar's Affirmative Action To Safeguard Bumiputera Interests

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The affirmative action taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration to protect Bumiputera interests is a positive step, according to Indonesia’s former Economic Minister Chairul Tanjung.

Oracle to Invest More Than US$6.5 Bln in AI and Cloud Computing In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Oracle today announced that it plans to invest more than US$6.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.15) to open a public cloud region in Malaysia to meet the rapidly growing demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services here.

Third Sector In Islamic Finance Can Play Significant Role In Sutainable, Equitable Development - Fadillah

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The government views third sector organisations in Islamic finance, including zakat (tithe), waqf, and infaq institutions, as having a significant role in ensuring sustainable and equitable economic development in the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.