MIDF Expects Bursa Malaysia's Positive Momentum To Continue In 4Q And Into 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Bursa Malaysia’s positive market momentum to continue in the last quarter of 2024 (4Q), driven by foreign inflows, underpinned by a healthy economy and a positive corporate earnings outlook.

Regional Collaboration Key To Unlocking ASEAN’s Full Energy Potential - Fadillah

VIENTIANE (LAOS), Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof emphasised the crucial role of regional collaboration in unlocking ASEAN's energy potential during the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) here today.

Government Urged To Expand Digital Grants For SMEs In Budget 2025

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to expand digital grant incentives for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the upcoming Budget 2025 to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies, an analyst said.

MITI’s New Circular Economy Policy Framework Promotes Sustainable Manufacturing Growth - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has launched the Circular Economy Policy Framework with the aim of reformulating fossil-fuel-based industrial models and catalysing green growth practices across the manufacturing value chain.

Covid-19 Undermined Progress In Reducing Poverty, Urban Households Hit Hardest - KRI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.

Pointstar, MPC Unveil DALIA 2.0 To Boost Productivity Via AI Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Cloud solution technology provider PointStar and Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) are continuing the successful Digital Acceleration for Learning and Industry Adoption (DALIA) initiative with the unveiling of the DALIA 2.0 programme at the recent Go Digital Summit: Gemini for Google Cloud Day 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Mixed Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday amid mixed regional sentiment, as diminishing effects of China's recent monetary policy shifted investors' focus to potential fiscal stimulus measures, according to an analyst.

Malaysia Has Potential To Increase Investment In Laos: Ambassador

VIENTIANE (LAOS), Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia possesses significant potential to augment its investment in Laos, particularly in the renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure sectors, stated Malaysian Ambassador to Laos Edi Irwan Mahmud.

Ringgit Retreats To 4.13 At Opening As Investors Take Profits

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama)  -- The ringgit retreated against the US dollar on Thursday, taking a breather from recent gains as investors cashed out profits following its considerable appreciation, an economist said.

MARIC Launches Malaysia's First-ever Rail Industry Directory In Berlin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) launched the first-ever Malaysia Rail Industry Directory on Tuesday during the opening of InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, Germany.

Ringgit Strengthens Amid US Rate Clarity, Malaysia’s Positive Economic Outlook - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has been rising steadily against the US dollar, notably since early July, following greater clarity of the interest rate path of developed countries, especially that of the United States, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Tokyo Game Show 2024 To Kick Off Tomorrow With Theme 'Trailblaze The World Of Gaming'

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

TOKYO, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 will kick off tomorrow, Sept 26-29, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, marking 28 years since its launch in 1996.