1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded slightly higher against the US dollar early Thursday, amid uncertainty over the upcoming US presidential election on Nov 5, an analyst said.
1y ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to weaken against the US dollar on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US presidential election on Nov 5 weighed on the local currency.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM900 million for the “Program Residensi Rakyat” (PRR) and “Rumah Mesra Rakyat” housing schemes under Budget 2025 is set to address the critical need for more affordable housing options in the face of economic uncertainty.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC), in partnership with DiNapoli Experts, has hosted ‘Harnessing the Power of DiNapoli Indicators to Conquer Black Swan Events’, an exclusive gathering that brought together financial experts, traders, investors, and economic strategists to explore key strategies for navigating volatile markets.
1y ago
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started on a positive note but later retreated as investors capitalised on profits following a mixed performance on Wall Street overnight, an analyst reported.
1y ago
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM421 billion under the MADANI Budget 2025 will set a strong foundation for revitalising the economy, driving positive change and ensuring the well-being of Malaysians, Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) president and chief executive officer Datuk Idzham Mohd Hashim said.
1y ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government is being asked to re-examine the classification of household income to prevent from missing out aid and petrol subsidies to those who really need them, said the Backbenchers Club today.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The measures outlined in Budget 2025 aim to reshape the economy by fostering growth and attracting quality investments while balancing fiscal consolidation, "raising the ceiling" for economic growth, and "raising the floor" to elevate living standards, according to analysts.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s multi-pronged strategy demonstrates a focus on fiscal consolidation while supporting economic growth and maintaining social safety nets, said the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) has reported that advance estimates indicate Malaysia's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, following a robust 5.9 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to hold steady within a narrow band of 1,655 to 1,665 as investors digest the national Budget 2025 announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The government’s RON 95 subsidiy rationalisation plan will drive Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation, however, the subsidy cost will face some upside risks if oil prices rise, according to Standard Chartered (Stanchart).