Fadillah Urges Multinationals To Partner With Local SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has encouraged multinational companies investing in Malaysia to collaborate with local small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd Approves RM1.59 Bln In Financing Guarantees For MSMEs -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) has approved RM1.59 billion in financing guarantees as of Sept 30 2024 for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the green economy, high technology and halal fields from a RM20 billion guarantee fund allocation.

Retail Industry To Bounce Back Towards Year-End -- MUI Group

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The retail industry is expected to bounce back in the remaining months of this year after experiencing weaker market growth in the last two months, said Malayan United Industries Bhd (MUI Group).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower For Third Consecutive Day 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower for the third consecutive day, mirroring the subdued performance of the United States (US) stock indices following a day of mixed trading, said an analyst. 

Malaysia's Electrified Vehicle Count Reaches 33,319 Units As Of Sept 30 -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The number of electrified vehicles (xEV) reached 33,319 units as of Sept 30, 2024, representing about five per cent of the total industry volume (TIV), said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday On Mild Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was marginally higher at midday, supported by mild buying in selected heavyweights, in tandem with regional peers, said an analyst. 

Budget 2025's Significant Agricultural Funding Set To Propel Sabah’s Rice Industry - Academician

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Sabah’s rice industry is expected to greatly benefit from various agricultural initiatives announced in Budget 2025, said University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Assoc Prof Dr Bonaventure Boniface.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Mixed Wall Street Overnight

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday amid Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight as traders expect a potentially less aggressive rate cuts by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) next month, said an analyst. 

MATRADE Committed To Boosting Foreign Trade Through Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will continue as the country's export promotion agency under Budget 2025 to help Malaysian companies to remain competitive in foreign markets.

Budget 2025 To Attract More Quality Investments, Making Malaysia Preferred Investment Destination - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The initiatives tabled in Budget 2025 enable Malaysia to attract more high-quality, innovative and sustainable investments, making Malaysia a preferred investment destination in the Southeast Asian region, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Budget 2025: RM900 Mln Affordable Housing Allocation To Impact First-time Homebuyers -- PropertyGuru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM900 million for the “Program Residensi Rakyat” (PRR) and “Rumah Mesra Rakyat” housing schemes under Budget 2025 is set to address the critical need for more affordable housing options in the face of economic uncertainty.

Energy Storage Key To Solar Power Integration -- Citaglobal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia is at a critical point in its green energy transition, energy storage is key to the transformation as it allows for effective management of renewable energy (RE) and supports the development of a sustainable, low-carbon future, said Citaglobal Bhd.