Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar In Early Trade On Higher Inflation Print In The US

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday amid a higher-than-expected inflation print in the United States. 

CPO Futures Continue Downtrend Amid Higher Stock Levels

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued their downtrend today to close mostly lower for the third consecutive day amid signs of higher stock levels in the country following the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) September 2024 data release, a trader said. 

500,000 AI-based Jobs Expected In Malaysia Within Six Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- An estimated 500,000 artificial intelligence (AI)-based jobs across various sectors are expected to be created in Malaysia over the next six years, said Malaysia Internet of Things (IoT) Association deputy president Datuk P. Sri Ganes.

CPO Futures Extend Losses Ahead Of MPOB Data Tomorrow

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their decline on Wednesday due to profit-taking ahead of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) September 2024 data due tomorrow, said a trader. 

Ringgit Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar At The Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, ahead of the release of the minutes of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) September meeting later tonight, which will offer more clarity on its interest rate-cutting trajectory.

Petron: No Disruption To Petroleum Products Supply Amid Refinery Maintenance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Petron Malaysia Refining and Marketing Bhd's (Petron Malaysia) refinery at Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, will undergo a maintenance shutdown for eight weeks to facilitate repairs to its furnaces.

Increasing WPL Threshold Will Be A Boon For Plantation Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd believes that raising the windfall profit levy (WPL) threshold to around RM4,500 per tonne would benefit the plantation sector, ahead of Budget 2025 which will be presented on Oct 18.

ASEAN MSMEs Should Benefit From Digital Economy Framework Agreement

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should benefit from the US$2 trillion expected economic value generated from the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) by 2030.

Perdana Petroleum Clinches RM19.1 Mln Work Order

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Perdana Petroleum Bhd (PPB), through wholly-owned subsidiary Perdana Nautika Sdn Bhd (PNSB), has accepted a work order award from DESB Marine Services Sdn Bhd valued at RM19.1 million to charter two units of accommodation workboat.

Malaysia’s GBS Sector Should Focus On Digital Impact, Talent Development To Maintain Competitive Edge - Expert

PETALING JAYA, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia ranks among the top three global business services (GBS) hubs in the world, primarily driven by its cost advantage, the country must also place greater emphasis on the digital impact and talent development to maintain its competitive edge.

Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry Must Diversify To Sustain Global Position

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) —  Malaysia’s semiconductor industry must diversify and go beyond its heavy reliance on multinational corporations and manufacturing capabilities to secure its position in the global market, especially in the face of potential disruptions, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

IGEM 2024 Expects To Generate RM4.8 Bln Business Leads

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) – The International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) is expected to attract 48,000 participants and 480 exhibitors from 48 countries, generating business leads estimated at RM4.8 billion.