1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s federal government budget deficit to narrow from 5.0 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 to 4.3 per cent in 2024, and further to 3.9 per cent in 2025.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- International express services provider DHL Express today announced an average price increase of 6.9 per cent for 2025, effective from Jan 1.
1y ago
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Introducing competitive green bonds, tax breaks or rebates in the upcoming Budget 2025 may encourage companies, including telecommunication companies, to transition into renewable energy (RE) in their operations.
1y ago
From Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
TOKYO, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) have facilitated over 150 potential business matches for 10 Malaysian studios and companies during the four-day Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 held from Sept 26-29, 2024.
1y ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) hopes the government will increase tax relief for life, education and medical insurance premiums in Budget 2025.
1y ago
By Wong Chun Wai
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- It has been a while since Malaysians began to feel some pride. Certainly, the strengthening of the ringgit against the dollar has made a big impact on national confidence.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- U Mobile and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore and promote the adoption and commercialisation of 5G-powered applications, solutions and intelligent services for Malaysian businesses, collectively known as X2B.
1y ago
LANGKAWI, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The country's economy continues to grow steadily, supported by the strengthening of the ringgit in the foreign exchange market, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM403.7 billion is expected for Budget 2025, comprising RM305.7 billion and RM97.9 billion for operating and development expenditures, respectively, according to TA Securities Holdings Bhd.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to stage a rebound next week, driven by spillover effects from the robust rallies in both China and the United States (US) markets.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue appreciating next week, despite traders remaining cautious about key United States economic indicators, said an analyst.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) — Bintai Kinden Corporation Bhd (BKCB) has announced a proposed regularisation plan to exit its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status and ensure long-term sustainability.