Malaysia’s Pepper Exports In First 7 Months Increase To RM86.4 Mln

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s pepper exports reached RM86.4 million from January to July 2024, higher than the RM80.2 million during the same period last year.

Business Export Programme Generates RM74 Mln In Export Sales -- SME Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- SME Bank Malaysia Bhd’s business export programme (BEP) has generated over RM74 million in incremental export sales as of Aug 31, 2024, with 65 per cent of the companies entering new export markets.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Soybean Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its upward trend to end higher for the third consecutive trading day, driven by stronger soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade, a trader said.

Ringgit The Clear Winner From FFR Cut, Pivots Vs USD

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is the clear winner from the 50 basis points (bps) cut to the United States federal funds rate (FFR), as it continued its appreciation against the greenback, said an analyst. 

iPhone 16 Buyers Weigh Options Amid Price Differences

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- As the latest iPhone 16 becomes available in Malaysia, many consumers are considering whether buying the device locally is the best financial choice, especially considering the fluctuating ringgit against major currencies such as the US dollar and Singapore dollar.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Line With Most Regional Markets

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday in line with most Asian markets, mirroring gains from Wall Street, where investors welcomed the US Federal Reserve's substantial interest rate cut.

Mycron Steel Inks MoU With Japan's JFE Steel To Drive Green Steel Solutions In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Mycron Steel Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japanese steel producer JFE Steel Corporation to drive the adoption of green steel solutions in Malaysia.

Malaysia, Like Other Asean Countries, Will Continue to be Neutral and Attract Investments to Region

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) --  Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to the ten member countries of the bloc, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Kenanga Maintains 2024 Export Growth Forecast At 7.3 Pct despite Rising Downside Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a positive outlook for exports, projecting a growth rate of 7.3 per cent for the year based on current indicators.

Malaysia Joins Six Countries To Ratify UK’s Accession Into CPTPP

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has officially ratified the United Kingdom's (UK) accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a significant milestone as it is effectively Malaysia’s first bilateral free trade agreement with the UK.

MIHAS 2024 Knowledge Hub Session Offers SMEs Strategies For Export Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The Knowledge Hub (KH) session organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 is crucial for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in shaping their export strategies, as they often operate with a domestic focus and limited resources.

FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were higher in the early session on Friday, tracking the underlying cash market.