Business Sentiment Among Japanese Companies In Malaysia Continues To Improve: Jetro

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Business sentiment among Japanese companies in Malaysia has improved for the fourth consecutive year, even as competition intensifies, according to the Financial Year 2024 Survey by the Japan External Trade Organisation Kuala Lumpur (Jetro).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) --Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher today, buoyed by improved sentiments following Wall Street’s better performance overnight.

Wolters Kluwer Study: AI's Role In Shaping The Future Of Tax & Accounting Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting (TAA) has unveiled its inaugural global study titled Future Ready Accountant, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving tax and accounting industry.

SC To Unveil Toolkit To Assist Listed Companies’ Transition To Meet NSRF Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is concerned about the ability of “Group 2” and “Group 3” listed companies to comply with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).

e.l.f. Beauty Partners With Amanda Nguyen To Celebrate Women's Empowerment

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Beauty brand, e.l.f. Beauty has announced a partnership with globally acclaimed activist, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and astronaut Amanda Nguyen.

Stanchart Forecasts Ringgit To Strengthen To 4.40 Against Us Dollar By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Standard Chartered (Stanchart) forecasts the ringgit to reach 4.40 against the US dollar by the end of 2025, maintaining a positive outlook due to favourable positioning for domestic financial assets.

MIDA: Catalysing Malaysia's Economic Resilience, Future Growth In A Dynamic Global Landscape

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.

Malaysian Palm Oil To Further Enhance Pakistan’s Edible Oil Industry, Says Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil and its products hold significant potential in further enhancing Pakistan’s edible oil and food manufacturing sectors, strengthening the longstanding partnership between both countries, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Major Infrastructure Projects To Drive Malaysia's Steel Demand - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s demand for ferrous metals and their value-added products will be well driven by the roll-out of major local infrastructure projects, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

ASEAN Must Embrace Regional Industrial Policy Amid US-China Rivalry 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should pursue a wide industrial policy amid the rising protectionism and tariff walls set off by the intensifying United States (US) and China rivalry. 

JS-SEZ: A New Chapter In Malaysia's Regional Economic Collaboration

By Nur Fadhliana Shaari

JOHOR BAHRU, 8 Jan (Bernama) -- The signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement yesterday marks a new chapter in Malaysia's collaborative efforts to drive regional economic development.

A Net Rise Of 78 Mln New Jobs Created By 2030, Urgent Upskilling Needed -- World Economic Forum

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- About 170 new roles are set to be created and 92 million displaced by 2030, resulting in a net rise of 78 million new jobs, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).