Malaysia's November 2024 Inflation Falls To 1.8 Pct -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate for November 2024 has decreased to 1.8 per cent, down from 1.9 per cent in October this year, the first decline since August 2021, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

MECD Allocated RM2.57 Bln To Over 270,000 Women Entrepreneurs As Of November 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (MECD) has allocated a total of RM2.57 billion to 272,242 women entrepreneurs under Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) as of November 2024.

Bilateral Trade Between Malaysia, South Korea Hits RM100.6 Bln As Of November -- Tengku Zafrul

SHAH ALAM, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and South Korea until November has hit RM100.6 billion, mainly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

288,000 EPF Members Register To Contribute Above The Statutory 11 Pct Employee Rate - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- A total of 288,000 members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) have registered to contribute more than the statutory rate of 11 per cent for employee contributions as of October 2024.

Malaysia’s Exports Set To Maintain Growth Amid Diversified Trade Strategies - Research Houses

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export performance is expected to remain expansionary, given its neutral stance and diversified export structure.

MAHB Records 11.2 Mln Passenger Movements In November, Nearing Pre-pandemic Levels

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) reported a total of 11.2 million passenger movements across its airport network in November 2024, reflecting a robust 16.1 per cent growth compared to November 2023 and reaching 96.7 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.

MRL, CCCECRL Jointly Operate And Maintain ECRL Project

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCCECRL) today created an operating company (OpCo) with a 50:50 interest ratio for the purpose of operating and maintaining the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds Amid Mixed Performances From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded and closed higher due to buying support in selected heavyweights amid mixed performances from Asian markets. 

Malaysia's Total Trade Up 2.9 Pct To RM237.8 Bln In November - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's total trade in November increased 2.9 per cent to RM237.8 billion versus RM231.1 billion a year ago, driven by growth in exports and imports, said Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Expected US Interest Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) --The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday ahead of an expected interest rate cut later today in the United States.

CPO Futures End Lower Due To Profit-Taking After Recent Rally

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower due to profit-taking activities after the recent rally in the past few days. 

Ringgit Rises For Third Straight Session Against Greenback Ahead Of US Payrolls Data

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week positively, extending gains against the American dollar for the third straight session on Friday ahead of the closely watched US payrolls data later tonight.