Malaysian Pride Soars With The Ringgit

By Wong Chun Wai

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- It has been a while since Malaysians began to feel some pride. Certainly, the strengthening of the ringgit against the dollar has made a big impact on national confidence.

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.

LTAT's Reinvestment Strategy To Unlock Growth, Support Retirement Commitments – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) — The sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is set to align with its long-term reinvestment strategy, focusing on enhancing returns and ensuring sustainable financial growth, said economist Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.

Short-term Rates Set To Remain Stable Next Week On Bnm's Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates are expected to remain stable next week on Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

Budget 2025: CTIM Calls For Reevaluation Of Individual-based Income Tax Model

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) has proposed that the government redefine the current classifications of the B40, M40, and T20 income tax models to reflect the evolving economic landscape.

MAPIM Calls For Cross-political Support To Revitalise, Propel Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) has called on all parties, regardless of political ideology, to support the MADANI Government’s efforts to revitalise and strengthen the national economy in the current situation where the ringgit continues to strengthen.

Scientex's FY2024 Net Profit Rises To RM545.21 Mln, Declares 6 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Scientex Bhd’s net profit for the financial year ended July 31, 2024 (FY2024) surged by 24.4 per cent to RM545.21 million from RM438.14 million a year ago.

IATA Urges Govt To Introduce Incentives Or Tax Credits In Budget 2025 To Support SAF

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the government to consider introducing incentives or tax credits in the upcoming Budget 2025 to support Malaysia’s emerging sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry.

RON95 Targeted Subsidy Can Influence Malaysia's Inflation Trends, Says Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate easing to 1.9 per cent in August 2024 has raised concerns about the implications of a RON95 targeted subsidy mechanism, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Inflation Rate To Trend Between 2.0 Pct And 2.3 Pct Yoy For 2024 - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Analysts expect headline inflation to trend between 2.0 per cent and 2.3 per cent year-on-year (yoy) for the rest of 2024.

AM Best: Favourable Rating Changes For APAC (Re) Insurers Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AM Best in its new report revealed that long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) upgrades exceeded downgrades for its rated Asia-Pacific (APAC) (re)insurers in 2023, driven predominantly by improved balance sheet strength and favourable operating performance.

Akwel Anticipates Minor Sales Drop For Current Fiscal Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, the automotive and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) components manufacturer, has posted a net income of 20.2 million euros, giving a net margin of 3.8 per cent for the first half of 2024. (1 euro = RM4.68)