AKPK Reports 53,000 Under-30s Owe RM1.9 Bln - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) reports that 53,000 individuals under 30 are burdened by nearly RM1.9 billion in cumulative debt.

Middle-income Tax Band Review A Welcome Move In Budget 2025 - PwC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- With the rising cost of living a major concern for Malaysians, PwC Malaysia believes a review of personal income tax bands for the middle-income group in Budget 2025 would be a welcome move.

Budget 2025: KLSICCI Proposes Inclusive Measures For MSMEs To Lift Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) – The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) has submitted several proposals to the Finance Ministry for Budget 2025 to lift and empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) while promoting inclusive economic growth in line with the MADANI Economy framework.

Kao Inks MoU With C.P. Group To Promote Sustainable Future In Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Kao Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) Group, Thailand's leading conglomerate, to collaborate on promoting a sustainable future in Thailand.

Economist Hopes For Improvements To International Trade Policies In Budget 2025

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- An economist hopes the government will announce initiatives to improve Malaysia’s international trade policies, especially within the ASEAN region, when tabling Budget 2025 as part of the efforts to spur further economic growth.

RM403.7 Bln Expected For Budget 2025 - TA Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM403.7 billion is expected for Budget 2025, comprising RM305.7 billion and RM97.9 billion for operating and development expenditures, respectively, according to TA Securities Holdings Bhd.

Lower August 2024's PPI To Keep OPR Unchanged In 2024 -- MIDF Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected to remain unchanged at three per cent in 2024 with Malaysia’s producer price index (PPI) inflation moderating to 0.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in August 2024 from 1.3 per cent y-o-y the previous month. 

Producer Price Index Eases To 0.3 Pct In August 2024 - DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures the price changes at the producer level, eased to 0.3 per cent in August 2024, compared to 1.3 per cent in the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

Budget 2025 To Maintain Balanced Approach For Economic Development -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025, to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 18, is expected to strike a balanced approach, combining fiscal sustainability with initiatives to drive economic development, said RHB Investment Bank (IB) Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As China's Stimulus Measures Lift Regional Sentiment  

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday, driven by a positive Wall Street performance overnight and after China announced a stimulus package to jumpstart its struggling economy, sparking a rally in regional and global shares.

AI Increasingly Impacts Consumers' Buying Decisions - Study

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world’s leading global consumer intelligence company, in its latest report found consumers remain determined and resilient despite the uncertainty, providing a strategic roadmap for retailers looking to win over consumers over the next 12 to 18 months and beyond.

MRC Projects Exports Of Rubber, Related Products To Exceed RM30 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) has projected Malaysia's rubber and rubber products exports could exceed RM30 billion by the end of the year, buoyed by strong performance in the first half of 2024 (1H 2024).