MEF Supports Better Vacancy Data Under EIS, Urges Practical Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s move to strengthen vacancy reporting under Section 45F of the Employment Insurance System Act (EIS) is aligned with established international practices, but practical implementation is a must, said the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).

Bursa Malaysia Rises On Wall Street Rally, Fed Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by regional market optimism and Wall Street’s rebound following the US Federal Reserve (Fed)’s rate cut.

Fed Rate Cut Pushes Ringgit To Four-year Peak Vs Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened at its strongest level in more than four years against the greenback after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points (bps).

SEDA Identifies Solar, Hydro, Bioenergy As Key Drivers Of Perak’s Energy Transition

IPOH, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Perak has already established a substantial renewable energy (RE) base and possesses clear potential for further expansion, said Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) chief executive officer Datuk Hamzah Hussin.

Bursa Malaysia's Index Ends Lower, Broader Market Positive, Ahead Of Fed Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended lower today, in line with most regional markets, amid mixed signals from Wall Street as investors turned cautious ahead of the highly anticipated United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy announcement later tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at mid-afternoon as investors stayed cautious and locked in profits ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) policy decision on interest rates, while also mirroring the downbeat performance across regional markets.

Address State-federal REE Issues With Mineral Council Panel - ISIS

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- A review panel under the National Mineral Council could be established to address the fragmented jurisdiction and inconsistent enforcement between federal and state authorities, hindering effective oversight of rare earth element (REE) projects.

Bursa Malaysia Slips At Midday Amid Subdued Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated in the morning session as investors booked profits ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later today, mirroring subdued regional markets.

Federal, State Govts Must Find Ways To Develop REE Industry - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The federal and state governments must find new ways to work together to develop a coherent rare earth elements (REE) industry, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong today.

MBSB: VMY 2026 And AI To Boost Malaysia’s Economy, Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd expects Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026) to be a key driver of Malaysia’s economy and equities market next year, with related sectors poised to benefit.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Ahead Of US Fed Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today as investors turned cautious, taking profits ahead of the United States Federal Reserve’s rate decision and following mostly weaker Wall Street performance overnight.

Ringgit Slips Vs US Dollar, Rises Against Majors On Fed Cut Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as investors shifted their attention to incoming US economic data, maintaining confidence that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will move ahead with a 25-basis-point rate cut after its two-day meeting concludes later tonight.