Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Wall St’s Firm Gains
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened higher on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s gains after fresh demand for technology stocks propelled the US market.
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Malay Chamber Of Commerce Wants G1-G7 Contractors To Participate In Bandar Malaysia Development
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) will establish a Malay construction consortium comprising G1 to G7 class contractors to be involved in the development of 20.23 hectares (50 acres) in Bandar Malaysia gazetted as Malay reserved land.
AmInvestment Forecasts RM1.7 Bln Boost To Malaysia's Equity Market From Non-Citizen Employees' EPF Contributions
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank Bhd projects that mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for non-citizen employees could channel up to RM1.7 billion in additional annual inflows into Malaysia’s domestic equity market.
Singapore Economy Grows 4.3 Pct In 4q 2024 – MTI
SINGAPORE, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Singapore's economy grew by 4.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024), slower than the 5.4 per cent expansion in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).
Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Continue Into 2025, GDP To Grow 6 Pct
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Building on its strong economic performance in 2024, Malaysia is poised to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand by up to 6.0 per cent, said an economist.
Malaysia-Peru Explore Joint Ventures In Halal Food And Infrastructure
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s expertise in halal food products combined with Peru’s premium agricultural raw material inputs, such as quinoa, chia seeds, and cashew nuts, offers immense potential for joint ventures (JVs) between the two nations.
Gig Economy Expands In 2024 Amid Push For Worker Protections
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September.
Govt To Organise Economic Forum On Jan 9
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Dis (Bernama) -- The government is set to organise the Malaysian Economic Forum (FEM2025) on Jan 9, 2025, to chart Malaysia’s priorities and policies for 2025.
Automotive Sector Revs Up To Another Resilient Performance In 2024 As First National EV Debuts
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- As 2024 draws to a close, the automotive industry stands out not only because of the better-than-expected vehicle sales for the third year running but also due to the much-anticipated launch of Malaysia’s very own electric vehicle (EV).
2024 Economic Highlights: Madani Government Drives Long-term Prosperity – PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the MADANI government has implemented strategic initiatives throughout 2024 to drive long-term prosperity for the people and the nation.
Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.
ASEAN Chairmanship In 2025 Marks Pivotal Moment For Malaysia
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- In less than two weeks, Malaysia will take on the ASEAN chairmanship in January 2025, marking a pivotal moment for the country.