Financial Literacy Of Malaysians Has Improved But Still Facing 3 Challenges

KUCHING, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The financial knowledge of Malaysians has significantly improved since 2016 and is approaching the level of developed countries, however, there are still three challenges hindering further progress towards becoming a financially literate society.

Anwar, Sultan Of Brunei Meet On Sidelines Of APEC Economic Leaders' Week

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Anwar Ibrahim and His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei met on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) here.

Global Institutions Upgrade Malaysia's 2024 Growth Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The decision by several international institutions to revise Malaysia's economic growth projections reflects their confidence in the country's prospects for the year, said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Optimism Over China's Stimulus

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, buoyed by rising optimism that China would increase its economic stimulus measures to prop up its economy, a dealer said. 

Anwar Calls For Stronger Partnerships To Ensure No One Is Left Behind In Fast-paced Digital Age

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called for stronger partnerships between governments, industries, and communities to unlock opportunities in the digital space, ensuring no one is left behind in the age of fast-paced digital advancement. 

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia Committed To Regional Integration Including For Halal Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) --  As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia is committed to increasing regional integration and benefitting from stronger cooperation, including in the halal industry, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Gold Futures End Lower On Stronger US Dollar, Higher US Treasury Yields

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by the US dollar’s stronger performance and higher United States (US) treasury yields, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Continuous Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, buoyed by continued buying interest amid Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight after the United States (US) inflation data came in within expectations.

MMHE Returns To Black With RM15.27 Mln Net Profit In 3Q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd (MMHE) returned to the black with a net profit of RM15.27 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024), compared to a net loss of RM105.21 million in 3Q 2023.

Repatriate Foreign Investment Income, Without Selling Overseas Assets -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The government's concerted measure to encourage government-linked companies (GLCs), government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and corporates to consistently repatriate foreign investment income and convert them into ringgit does not involve the sale of assets and their investments abroad.

Gold Futures Extend Losses To Finish Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today amid a stronger US dollar, while tracking losses in the US COMEX gold market.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Last-minute Selling

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia failed to sustain the buying momentum seen in most part of the day to end marginally lower on last-minute selling, amid the weaker performance in regional peers.