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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday amid mixed regional sentiment, as diminishing effects of China's recent monetary policy shifted investors' focus to potential fiscal stimulus measures, according to an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has been rising steadily against the US dollar, notably since early July, following greater clarity of the interest rate path of developed countries, especially that of the United States, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded on late buying to finish higher after falling into negative territory at midday amid dampened sentiment in the regional markets stemming from weaker United States (US) consumer confidence data.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to introduce a robust regulatory framework in parliament by November with the aim of establishing Malaysia as a global carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) hub, said Minister of Economy Mohd Rafizi Ramli.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its positive momentum this morning, buoyed by favourable global market sentiment, according to an analyst.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday, driven by a positive Wall Street performance overnight and after China announced a stimulus package to jumpstart its struggling economy, sparking a rally in regional and global shares.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world’s leading global consumer intelligence company, in its latest report found consumers remain determined and resilient despite the uncertainty, providing a strategic roadmap for retailers looking to win over consumers over the next 12 to 18 months and beyond.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Department of Standards Malaysia has successfully developed the Malaysian Standard (MS) 2781: 2023 - Logistics dataset - Guidelines for E-commerce Transactions and Last Mile Delivery to ensure a conducive investment, trade and industry ecosystem.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in positive territory, aligning with regional peers and bolstered by new stimulus measures from China, according to an analyst.
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.
From Vijian Paramasivam
PHNOM PENH, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Cambodia announced a strategic move to launch its new Siem Reap to Singapore route by targeting the year-end rising passenger traffic that will help to spur the domestic aviation sector.
