Banking Stocks Drag Bursa Malaysia Below 1,600 Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The fall in shares of banking heavyweights weighed heavily on Bursa Malaysia, causing the index to slip below the crucial 1,600 mark.

Malaysian SMEs Reap Benefits From CISCE In Beijing

By Syamsiah Sahat

BEIJING, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) described the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) as an eye-opening experience in terms of future market planning, as well as benefiting from finding space for their supply chain business.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Amid Profit-taking In Plantation Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished slightly higher on Wednesday as gains in utility stocks helped offset selling pressure in the plantation sector.

PM Anwar Encourages South Korean Investors To Explore Opportunities In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia and to collaborate in efforts to boost and achieve mutual prosperity.

Entrepreneurs Hail Labuan Connect! For Boosting Income, Visibility

LABUAN, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneurs participating in the inaugural Labuan Connect! programme on Saturday expressed their enthusiasm, describing it as a valuable platform for increasing income and building stronger connections with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama).

Labuan Connect! 2024 Empowers Local Entrepreneurs With Growth Opportunities

LABUAN, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The inaugural Labuan Connect! event brought the spotlight to local entrepreneurs under the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI), offering them a platform to showcase their products to a broader audience.

Bursa Malaysia Expected To Trade In Tight Range Between 1,600 And 1,610 Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is anticipated to trade within a tight range of 1,600 to 1,610 next week, with 1,600 remaining a key psychological and technical threshold, reflecting Malaysia’s resilient economic backdrop.

Over 90 Pct Of Entrepreneurs Have Yet To Adopt E-invoicing - Expert

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- It is estimated that over 90 per cent of entrepreneurs, especially those with an annual income of RM25 million or less, have yet to adopt the e-invoicing system introduced on Aug 1.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar For Third Consecutive Day

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose against the US dollar for the third consecutive day despite heightened concern over geopolitical development in Ukraine, said an analyst.

AM Best Joins 14th ASEAN Insurance Congress On Nov 25

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best will participate in the 14th annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Insurance Congress, scheduled for Nov 25, in Jerudong, Brunei Darussalam.

Bursa Malaysia Gives Up Earlier Gains To End Mixed

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up earlier gains to end mixed today, amid a higher regional market showing, as property, construction, and healthcare counters attracted buying interests, while plantation, banking, and telecommunication stocks saw some profit-taking, an analyst said.

BNM, BIS Drive Global Cross-border Payment Innovation With Project Nexus

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), in collaboration with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and four other central banks, is advancing Project Nexus to enhance the efficiency of instant payment systems (IPS) for seamless cross-border transactions globally, with full operation expected by 2027.