Forest City Secures Duty-free Island Status

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has approved Forest City as a Duty-Free Island to promote tourism and stimulate local economic activities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar Unveils Substantial Budget 2025, Catalyzing Economy, Hastening Reforms

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 worth RM421 billion, the biggest in history, is strategically aligned with the MADANI Economy framework, focuses on attracting high-quality investments, stimulating business opportunities, undertaking projects for the wellbeing of the rakyat and not impacting their affordability in purchasing essential goods and services.

Imminent Surge In US Power Demand Challenges Utilities Companies - Wood Mackenzie 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Wood Mackenzie in its latest Horizons report revealed that the United States (US) power demand is set to soar for the first time in decades, with growth between four per cent and 15 per cent through 2029, depending on the region.

MIDA On Track To Achieve RM2.5 Bln Green Investment Goal At IGEM 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is on track to achieve its target of RM2.5 billion in investments from green investment leads at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Weaker Soybean Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday due to weakness in Chicago Board of Trade soybean oil futures, palm oil trader David Ng said.

Cebu Pacific Set For Robust Growth In 2025, Buoyed By Lower Fuel Costs, Strategic Expansion

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

MANILA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’s low-cost carrier, is poised for significant growth next year, buoyed by declining fuel prices, appreciation of the Philippine peso and strategic expansion of its fleet and route network.

Federal Govt's Debt Growth Expected To Decrease To 7.5 Pct At End-2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s debt growth trend is expected to continue to decrease, ending 2024 at around 7.5 per cent compared to 8.6 per cent in 2023 and 10.2 per cent in 2022, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

CPO Futures Rebound To Close Higher Tracking Bullish CBOT Soybean Oil

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in the Chicago Board of Trade’s soybean oil futures overnight.

Gold Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains in the US COMEX gold market, a dealer said.

MPOC Expects CPO Prices To Stay Above RM4,000 In October Amid Market Fluctuations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain stable above RM4,000 per tonne in October despite ongoing market fluctuations, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Gold Futures Close Lower On Strengthening US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by the US dollar’s stronger performance.

Malaysia Should Seize Opportunity In Global Medical Devices Market - Chang

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysian innovators and manufacturers should seize the opportunity to tap into the immense potential of the global medical devices industry, which is projected to reach nearly US$800 billion by 2030, says Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Chang Lih Kang.