Ringgit Opens Flat Vs US Dollar Amid Cautious Economic Sentiment

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar on Tuesday, as cautious sentiment surrounding the current economic outlook saw some investors turn to safe-haven assets, an economist said.

Budget 2025: RM470 Mln In Financing Key To Supporting, Growing Women SME Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM470 million for financing funds aimed at supporting women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will play a crucial role in assisting women entrepreneurs in securing working capital, acquiring assets, and expanding their business capacity to higher levels.

Gold Futures Likely To Be Bullish Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be bullish next week, driven by expectations of a prolonged low-interest rate environment globally, an analyst said.

Budget 2025: RM1.8 Billion Allocated For New Ships To Strengthen MMEA Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government's announcement of RM1.8 billion for three new ships for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Budget 2025 comes at a critical time, given the agency's current asset constraints in safeguarding national waters.

Budget 2025: Govt Allocates RM470 Mln To Empower Women's Participation In PMKS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) - The government allocated RM470 million for financing funds provided by SME Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank Rakyat and MARA to support women's micro, small and medium enterprises (PMKS) obtain working capital, purchase assets and increase business capacity to a higher level.

Heitech Padu Secures Niise Contract Worth RM892.19 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- HeiTech Padu Bhd has secured a contract worth RM892.19 million for the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) project by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

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.

Household Spending To Grow By 5 Pct  Y-o-y Over 2025 To RM952.6 Billion - BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has forecast household spending to grow by 5 per cent year-on-year in 2025, in real terms, to a value of RM952.6 billion.

Salcon Bags External Water Reticulation Contract Worth RM18.50 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Salcon Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Salcon Engineering Bhd has bagged a RM18.50 million contract from LTE Engineers Sdn Bhd, on behalf of F&N AgriValley Sdn Bhd.

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.

BSN's MADANI Micro Financing: A Lifeline For SMEs In Challenging Times

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Micro Financing Scheme by Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), introduced under Budget 2024, serves as a vital ‘lifeline’ for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen working capital amidst economic uncertainties and natural disasters.

Fajarbaru Unit Secures RM246.10 Mln Contract From WCT Holdings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Fajarbaru Builder Sdn Bhd (FBSB), has secured a contract from WCT Construction Sdn Bhd, an indirect subsidiary of WCT Holdings Bhd, to undertake the second phase development of AdisonWest located in Larkinton, Johor Bahru, worth RM246.10 million.