MIDF Amanah Trims Inflation Forecast Down To 2.0 Pct In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has revised its 2024 inflation forecast downward to two per cent from 2.3 per cent previously, taking into account the absence of subsidy rationalisation this year.

NIQ Expands Media Portfolio With Marketing Mix Modelling Solutions 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- NIQ, the world’s leading global consumer intelligence company, has launched Marketing Mix Modelling solutions (MMM), helping global clients streamline their marketing investments and effectiveness.

Kioxia SSD With Flexible Data Placement Demonstrates Improvements In Lifespan, Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation is showcasing and demonstrating the benefits of a KIOXIA XD Series SSD equipped with Flexible Data Placement (FDP) functionality running the RocksDB database at the 2024 OCP Global Summit, taking place from Oct 15 to 17 in San Jose, United States of America.

Govt To Review Subsidy Policies For Economic Strength, Fiscal Sustainability – MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to review and determine appropriate policy changes for subsidy retargeting as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the national economy and ensure sustainable fiscal management.

Govt Committed To Implement Global Minimum Tax In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to implementing the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) in 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). 

Strong Economic Fundamentals, Ringgit Appreciation Boost Investor Confidence - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and favourable growth prospects will enable the country to attract high-quality investments and position Malaysia as a preferred destination for investors.

LYB Becomes Full Owner Of APK AG To Advance Recycling Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a sustainability leader in the chemical industry, announced the full acquisition of APK AG, a solvent-based recycling company, in Merseburg, Germany.

Cebu Pacific Set For Robust Growth In 2025, Buoyed By Lower Fuel Costs, Strategic Expansion

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

MANILA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’s low-cost carrier, is poised for significant growth next year, buoyed by declining fuel prices, appreciation of the Philippine peso and strategic expansion of its fleet and route network.

BIMP-EAGA Must Continue To Strengthen Cooperation To Address Development Gaps

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) must continue to strengthen cooperation and work closely together to address development gaps, said Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.

AITO Completes 15,000-km Eurasian Expedition, Lands In Paris

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The "Eurasian Tour with AITO", an expedition from AITO’s Super Factory in Chongqing, has completed a 38-day journey covering about 15,000 kilometres (km), arriving in Paris to attend the 90th Paris Motor Show.

OPR Decision Will Continue to Be Driven by Domestic Factors - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) will continue to be driven by the country’s growth and inflation outlook, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Budget 2025: Call For Government To Address Labour Shortage In Automotive, EV Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Additional funding should be allocated to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) in the upcoming Budget 2025 for electric vehicle (EV) skills training to attract interest and address the current workforce shortage in the automotive sector, particularly in EV technology.