Forest City Secures Duty-free Island Status

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has approved Forest City as a Duty-Free Island to promote tourism and stimulate local economic activities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2025 Estimate The Highest Ever – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The RM421 billion Budget 2025 estimate is the highest ever announced, comprising allocations of RM335 billion for operating expenses and RM86 billion for development expenditure, excluding contingency reserves of RM2 billion.

Govt To Introduce New Investment Incentive Framework, RM1 Bln Strategic Investment Fund - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- A new Investment Incentive Framework will be introduced, including a strategic investment fund worth RM1 billion aimed at enhancing the capacity of local talent and encouraging high-value activities to be carried out in the country.

NFOF Will Be Operational In November 2024 With Funding Of RM1 Bln - PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 Okt (Bernama) -- The National Fund-of-Funds (NFOF) established under Khazanah Nasional Bhd will operate in November 2024 with a RM1 billion fund, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Duck Creek Technologies Named Leader In P&C Insurance Technology Space By Gartner

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, an intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner “Magic Quadrant for SaaS P&C Core Platforms, North America”.

SME Bank Launches FundFest To Empower Entrepreneurs, Bridging The Financing Gap

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- SME Bank Malaysia Bhd has launched the SME Bank FundFest 2024, aimed at providing budding entrepreneurs, innovative startups, and growing businesses with opportunities to access funding facilities and participate in knowledge exchange sessions.

RHB Concludes RM800 Mln Sukuk Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has completed its fourth issuance of RM800 million in nominal value Senior Sukuk Murabahah under its RM10 billion in nominal value Sukuk Murabahah Programme.

Veea, Indonesia’s ICT To Provide Advanced Wireless Connectivity, Asset Tracking In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Veea has partnered with Inti Cakrawala Teknologi (ICT), a next-gen digital connectivity solutions provider, to bring advanced connectivity solutions and asset tracking for ICT’s mining and energy clients in Indonesia and throughout Southeast Asia.

Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak To Continue Receiving Among Highest Allocations - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The development allocation for Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively, making them among the highest in the country.

Rubber Market Ends higher On Crude Recovery, Shanghai Futures Uptick 

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by a rebound in benchmark crude oil prices and an increase in Shanghai rubber futures amid concerns over limited natural rubber supply caused by adverse weather in producing countries.

Petroleum-related Revenue Set to Drop Further to RM62 Bln In 2025 -- MoF Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Petroleum-related revenue is expected to register a lower collection of RM62 billion, accounting for 18.3 per cent of the federal government's total revenue in 2025.

Federal Govt Revenue to Grow 5.5 pct To RM339.7 Bln In 2025 -- MoF Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The federal government revenue is estimated to grow 5.5 per cent to RM339.7 billion next year from the RM322.1 billion expected in 2024, in tandem with a better economic outlook next year, said the Finance Ministry (MoF).