Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher On Cautious Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on cautious trading ahead of Budget 2025 to be tabled later today, analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher versus US Dollar, Traders Await Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded slightly higher against the US dollar at the opening as traders anticipated that the local currency would trade sideways while focusing on next year's fiscal deficit targets, even as global banks continued to pursue easy monetary policies.

Continuity Of Mega Projects To Drive Economic Growth, Job Creation -- Experts

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The continuity of major infrastructure projects under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's MADANI government is poised to generate substantial spillover effects across the economy, fostering job creation, attracting investments, and enhancing connectivity, according to experts.

ASEAN Countries Actively Working On Promoting Collaboration In Halal Sector - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Several efforts involving cooperation between ASEAN countries are being implemented to promote halal-related products and services, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Weaker Soybean Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday due to weakness in Chicago Board of Trade soybean oil futures, palm oil trader David Ng said.

Khazanah's Market-value-based Leverage To Remain At 30-35 Pct - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings expects Khazanah Nasional Bhd's market-value-based leverage to remain between 30 per cent and 35 per cent over the next few years.

Rubber Market Ends Slightly Higher On Stronger Crude Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended slightly higher on Thursday, supported by gains in the benchmark crude oil prices and weaker ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, a dealer said.

SC-Khazanah MoU To Catalyse Mid-tier Companies Access To Capital Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) to support the growth and expansion of Malaysian mid-tier companies (MTCs).

EY: Central Bank Policies, Geopolitics To Impact Global IPO Market For Rest Of 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The global initial public offering (IPO) market is projected to be influenced by central bank policies, geopolitical development and key election outcomes for the remainder of 2024, said Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd (EY). 

Taiwan Seeks 10,000 Engineers Annually To Strengthen Its Semiconductor Sector

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is seeking 10,000 semiconductor and related industry engineers each year to support its role as a main hub for the semiconductor industry, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) being a key player.

Saudi Fund For Development Finances Three Projects Worth US$205 Mln In Serbia 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed three development loan agreements with the Republic of Serbia worth US$205 million to fund key projects supporting the agriculture, education and energy sectors. (US$1=RM4.29)

MDEC CEO Says Public-private Partnerships Key To Driving Asean’s Digital Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are expected to play a crucial role in shaping ASEAN’s future, particularly in driving the digital economy forward as they are the backbone of progress, said Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer (CEO) Anuar Fariz Fadzil.