Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained positive at midday today, mainly boosted by plantation stocks.

Govt Committed To Reducing Fiscal Deficit, Keep Debt-To-GDP Ratio Below 60 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The trend of declining fiscal deficit reflects the government's commitment to reducing the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, ensuring it stays below 60 per cent in the medium term, as stipulated by the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).

Rubber Market Ends Lower In Tandem With Lower Regional Rubber Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday in tandem with a downtrend in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.

Govt Aims To Lower Fiscal Deficit To 3 Pct In Medium Term – Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The government aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to three per cent in the medium term, as outlined in the MADANI Economy framework and the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).

Lantronix Expands 5G Portfolio With US$6.5 Mln NetComm Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, NOV 8 (Bernama) -- Lantronix Inc has signed a definitive agreement to acquire from NetComm Wireless Pty Ltd (NetComm), a subsidiary of DZS Inc, all of the assets of its enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) business for US$6.5 million in cash together with assumptions of certain liabilities. (US$1=RM4.38)

Investment Inflows, Strong Business Confidence To Support Malaysia's GDP Growth For 2024, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- An increase in investment inflows, improved tax collection relative to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and a narrower fiscal deficit are positive catalysts expected to drive Malaysia's economy to grow between 5.0 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2024 and 2025.

Govt Adopting Pragmatic Approach In Economic Development - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government is adopting a pragmatic approach in planning the country’s economic development, said Economic Minister Mohd Rafizi Ramli.

BNM's OPR Hold Signals Positive Outlook For Investment Growth - Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.

Ringgit Ends Lower As US Election Results Unfold

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in, said an economist. 

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Ongoing US Political Uncertainties, Middle East Tensions

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday but remained buoyed by ongoing political uncertainties in the United States and Middle East geopolitical tensions, said an analyst.

Pluxee Raises 2025 & 2026 Outlooks, Exceeds Financial Targets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- French-based company, Pluxee has posted net profit of 133 million euros for the full year, up 64.2 per cent from 81 million euros in the same period of the prior year driven by outstanding performance in fiscal 2024 exceeding all business and financial objectives. (1 euro = RM4.76)

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Regional Jitters As US Election Uncertainty Weighs

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia mirrored regional jitters to end lower as the US election nears with polls indicating a closely contested race.