Preparatory Senior Economic Officials Meet Sets Agenda To Strengthen Resilience

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Preparatory Senior Economic Officials’ meeting (Prep-SEOM) has concluded, setting the agenda to deliberate on strengthening regional economic resilience and adopting forward-looking strategies by the bloc's 10-member countries’ ministers.

RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation Expected To Strengthen Fiscal Position – Economists

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to lower the price of RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre through targeted subsidies is expected to bolster Malaysia’s fiscal position while ensuring assistance reaches the rakyat, economists say.

Findings, Recommendations From ASEAN Geoeconomic Task Force To Be Presented Ahead Of 47th ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The findings and recommendations of the ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force (AGTF) will be presented and deliberated collectively during a proposed joint session of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) prior to the 47th ASEAN Summit this October.

Ringgit Starts Higher On Stable S&P Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s stable sovereign credit outlook and stronger domestic economic data.

ASEAN Economic Ministers Meet Vital To Boost Trade Amid Lingering Trade Tensions

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economic ministers will gather here next week for what is set to be a crucial meeting to finalise the agenda for advancing intra- and extra-regional trade and investment,  which will then be forwarded to their leaders and dialogue partners for endorsement at next month’s summit.

S&P Global Ratings Reaffirms Malaysia’s Sovereign Credit Ratings, Stable Outlook - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, underscoring confidence in the country’s macroeconomic management despite global trade uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Malaysia’s Property Outlook Remains Constructive In 2H 2025, Says HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property outlook for the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) remains constructive, with ample opportunities across multiple segments, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

13MP: Five High-impact Projects Place Perak Strategically, Globally - MB

IPOH, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Five high-impact projects identified for Perak under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) are not merely physical developments but strategic initiatives set to reshape the state’s economy.

Oil Prices Jump On News Of Doha Attack

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Oil prices jumped following news that Doha, the capital of Qatar, was attacked by Israel, which claimed responsibility for targeting Hamas leaders.

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback On Weak US Jobs Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Monday, lifted by growing expectations of United States (US) interest rate cuts after weaker nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data.

FBM KLCI Stages Rebound On Late Bargain Hunting

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from last Friday’s loss to close higher on Tuesday as late buying lifted the key index amid a mixed regional market performance and ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday.

Tianjin’s SCO Summit To Call For Enhancing Multilateralism, Boost Ties With ASEAN

By Voon Miaw Ping

TIANJIN (China), Aug 31 (Bernama) -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which kicked off today, is expected to see member states continue to prioritise cohesion in their efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation.