Expanding Telecommunication Access Key To Economic Uplift Of Marginalised Groups

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Expanding telecommunication access is critical to uplifting marginalised groups such as the Orang Asli, as connectivity opens doors to economic participation, education, healthcare, and other essential opportunities.

FBM KLCI Climbs 0.55 Pct, Tracks Regional Upswing

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, tracking gains across most regional equity markets, an analyst said.

US Chip Tariffs On Malaysia Could Hit America, Global Supply

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) must tread carefully before imposing blanket tariffs on Malaysia’s semiconductor exports, which could disrupt global chip supply and hit American industries, the US-ASEAN Business Council said.

JF Tech Subsidiary Invests US$1.3 Mln In US Semiconductor Venture To Boost Market Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- JF Technology Bhd’s (JF Tech) 75 per cent-owned indirect subsidiary, ATS Technology Services Sdn Bhd (ATSSB), has entered into a shareholders' agreement to acquire a 13 per cent stake in California-based ATS Technology Services Inc (ATSI) for US$1.3 million (RM5.46 million).

ASEAN-USTR Meeting Pivotal To Discuss New Areas Of Economic Cooperation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Tomorrow’s meeting between ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) and United States (US) Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer, is a pivotal opportunity for both sides to discuss new areas of economic cooperation, notwithstanding the trade tensions brought on by the US tariffs.

Rubber Market Ends Slightly Higher Despite Cautious Market

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended slightly higher despite a cautious market due to falling oil prices and weaker signals from regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Malaysia's Banking Sector Resilient Amid Trade Tension, Slower Growth - S&P Global 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking sector is well-positioned to navigate trade tensions and softer growth, driven by a strong labour market and stable household finances, said S&P Global Ratings. 

Malaysia Remains Competitive Despite New US Tariff Rates - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has reiterated that Malaysia remains in an overall competitive position despite the new tariff rates imposed on the country by the United States.

KPK Submitting Application For CPKO SST Exemption To MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is submitting a request to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) and palm kernel olein to be exempted from the Sales and Services Tax (SST), both of which currently taxed at a rate of five per cent.

Impact Of US Market Restrictions On Malaysian Palm Oil Expected To Be Minimal

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) expects the direct impact of the United States (US) market restrictions on the Malaysian palm oil industry to be minimal.

Ringgit Rises Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against most major currencies but eased slightly against the greenback at the close on Wednesday amid cautious market sentiments ahead of the release of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes later tonight.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar On Cautious Sentiment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Wednesday, amid cautious market sentiments ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) chair, Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech this Friday.