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MIDA Partners MIER To Strengthen Malaysia’s Investment Climate

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) have established a strategic partnership focused on enhancing Malaysia’s economic and investment climate through data-driven research, analysis, and collaboration.

Malaysian REITs Witness Positive Growth In 2024 Despite Global Challenges - MRMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Real Estate Investment Trusts (M-REITs) have witnessed a positive uptrend despite the challenging global economic and geopolitical landscape this year, according to the Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA).

Trade Rises 18.6 Pct To RM252.65 Bln In August, Fastest Growth Rate In 22 Months

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade has continued its stellar performance in August, growing 18.6 per cent year-on-year to RM252.65 billion -- the fastest growth rate in 22 months, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

HR Gradual Changes, Strategic Shifts Expected In Next 12 To 18 Months - Study

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- People Matters, a people and work community platform, in its  study on largest human resources (HR) industry in Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East (ME), highlighted the evolving state of HR and the strategic shifts expected in the next 12 to 18 months.

Guangdong Province Gears Up For 136th Canton Fair Next Month

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Guangdong Province, a hub for international trade, is once again at the forefront of China’s efforts to open up as the 136th Canton Fair prepares to welcome global visitors from Oct 15 to Nov 4.

BNM Unlikely To Follow US Fed Rate Cut, Eyes Domestic And Global Conditions

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is unlikely to move in direct lockstep with the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) aggressive move which slashed interest rates by a half-point during its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting yesterday.

Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index opened slightly higher despite a weaker Wall Street performance overnight as the US Federal Reserve cut interest rate by half a point.  

Submissions For Sarawak Digital Economy Awards 2024 Open Until Sept 23

KUCHING, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak State Government, through the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), is inviting entries for the Sarawak Digital Economy Awards (Sarawak DEA 2024), with submissions open until Sept 23, 2024.

Ringgit Maintains Uptrend Against US Dollar In Anticipation Of Fed Rate Cut

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has been on a uptrend against the US dollar today, moving to its highest close since Feb 2, 2023 at the close of trading today.  

FBM KLCI Pares Loss At Close Amid Market Uncertainty Ahead Of Expected US Rate Cut

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama)  -- Bursa Malaysia pared losses at the close on Wednesday but overall market sentiment remained weak as most traders remained on the sidelines ahead of an expected US interest rate cut later tonight.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed In Tandem With Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday in tandem with regional rubber futures markets as strong United States (US) economic data weakened prospects of an aggressive US interest rate cut, said a dealer.

Gentrification Of Islamic Finance - More Than Just Shariah Compliance 

LONDON, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Modern-day Islamic finance began to gain a foothold in Malaysia in 1963 with the establishment of the Hajj Pilgrims Savings Corporation (now known as Lembaga Tabung Haji), which is central to the transformation of a Shariah-based financial system in Malaysia.