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Govt Will Prioritise Projects For People Who Need It Most In Kelantan - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The federal government will evaluate and prioritise every project for the people who need it most in Kelantan, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

ABM Welcomes GX Bank, Boost Bank As New Members

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) has announced the addition of GX Bank Bhd and Boost Bank Bhd as new members, marking a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s banking industry.

IHH Completes Acquisition Of Island Hospital In Penang For Nearly RM4 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd (IHH) has completed the acquisition of Island Hospital, a 600-bed facility in Penang, for an equity consideration of about RM3.9 billion.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Regional Futures Downtrend

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, following the downtrend in the regional rubber futures market and the strengthening of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, a dealer said.

Chinese Western City Weinan Emerging As Printing, Packaging Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Belt and Road Printing and Packaging Industry Development Conference, organised by the Weinan Municipal People's Government was held in the northwestern Chinese city of Weinan from Oct 23 to 25.

Cascale To Amplify Voices Of Suppliers, Manufacturers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has introduced a new member engagement and governance model to ensure more inclusive decision-making, with a sharper focus on elevating supplier and manufacturer input.

R​​​inggit Rebounds, Opens Higher Against Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded, opening higher against the US dollar on Monday as the greenback softened, with markets awaiting key events later in the week.

Kita Peduli mySalam Carnival Draws 5,000 Visitors

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The Kita Peduli mySalam Carnival held at a shopping centre in Klang today received a positive response, attracting 5,000 visitors, according to Great Eastern Takaful Berhad (GETB) in a statement.

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

Axiata Group's Hans Wijayasuriya To step Down And Become Chief Advisor To Sri Lankan President

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd (Axiata) chief executive officer of telecommunications business and group executive director Dr Hans Wijayasuriya will step down from the company on Jan 15, 2025, having accepted an invitation to be the chief advisor to the Sri Lankan President on digital economy.

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback Ahead Of Non-farm Payroll Data, US Election

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased slightly at the close against the US dollar on Friday ahead of the release of the American non-farm payroll (NFP) data later tonight and the US presidential election next week, said an analyst. 

Malaysia, Ukraine Discuss Key Sectors For Economic Collaboration In Inaugural Joint Trade Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Ukraine marked a new chapter in bilateral trade relations with the inaugural Malaysia-Ukraine Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting today, with discussions centered on key sectors, including agriculture, aerospace, sustainable palm oil, medical devices and tourism.