RHB IB: Data Centres A Catalyst For Malaysia’s Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Data centre (DC) investments are a catalytic enabler for raising Malaysia’s economic complexity and advancing its position on the technology ladder, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Provide Tax Exemptions To Enhance ESG Ratings Of Rubber Gloves Sector - MARGMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) hopes the government will provide better tax exemptions for them in Budget 2025 to enhance the sector’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) ratings.

Govt Pledges To Elevate Governance With Digitalisation, Risk-based Auditing Initiatives -- Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to raising the bar for governance standards with the National Audit Department embarking on transformative projects that underscore the importance of digitalisation, risk-based auditing, and collaborative governance.

Economist Hopes For Improvements To International Trade Policies In Budget 2025

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- An economist hopes the government will announce initiatives to improve Malaysia’s international trade policies, especially within the ASEAN region, when tabling Budget 2025 as part of the efforts to spur further economic growth.

Gamuda Up In Early Trade Following Strong FY2024 Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd shares rose in early Friday trading following its strong performance in the financial year ended July 31, 2024 (FY2024), with annual revenue rising 63 per cent year-on-year to RM15 billion.

ADE Poised To Be Capital A’s First Business To Be Listed On Bursa - Fernandes

SEPANG, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A Bhd,  is poised to be Capital A's first business unit to be listed on Bursa Malaysia, said Capital A chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. 

Malaysia And Singapore Are Great Partners - PM Anwar

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore have been great partners, and this relationship should not be disrupted by any issues that arise between the two nations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

RHB IB Estimates RM90 Bln Development Expenditure For Construction Sector In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has estimated a net development expenditure of around RM90 billion in Budget 2025 as Malaysia enters the final year of the 12th Malaysia Plan.

RHB IB Predicts Reduced Petronas Dividend In 2025 Amid Falling Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has estimated that the dividend payout from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) will be lower than RM32 billion in 2025, attributed to a weaker performance in 2024 amid declining oil prices.

Budget 2025 To Maintain Balanced Approach For Economic Development -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025, to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 18, is expected to strike a balanced approach, combining fiscal sustainability with initiatives to drive economic development, said RHB Investment Bank (IB) Bhd.

Investors Eye Budget 2025 For Family Office Framework In Malaysia - OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Investors are keenly awaiting Budget 2025, scheduled for Oct 18, for announcements on the regulatory framework for establishing family offices in Malaysia, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

Inflation Rate To Trend Between 2.0 Pct And 2.3 Pct Yoy For 2024 - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Analysts expect headline inflation to trend between 2.0 per cent and 2.3 per cent year-on-year (yoy) for the rest of 2024.