Gold Futures End Higher Spurred By Safe-Haven Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to end higher on Friday, driven by steady demand.

Malaysian, Indonesia Lead In Islamic Public Finance Innovations

JAKARTA, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia are acknowledged as pioneers in developing Islamic public finance instruments within their fiscal policies, according to Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance (MoF).

AM Best Gears Up For Indonesia Rendez-Vous Conference In Bali, Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best announced that it will sponsor, exhibit and lead a session at the 28th Indonesia Rendez-Vous Conference, taking place in Bali, Indonesia, from Oct 9 to 12.

Msia: 53 PCT Of E&E, Semiconductor Companies Optimistic On Business Outlook In 4Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- According to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), 53 per cent of companies in the electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor sectors are optimistic about the business outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q).

Anwar's Pakistan State Visit Secures RM2.65 Bln In Trade Deals - Tengku Zafrul

From Mohd Haikal Mohd Isa

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three-day state visit to Pakistan secured potential trade deals worth RM2.65 billion, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Global Air Cargo Demand Grows 11.4 Pct In August 2024 - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Global air cargo markets demonstrated robust annual growth in demand for August 2024, with cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs) rising by 11.4 per cent compared to August 2023, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Gold Futures End Lower As Greenback Strengthens

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreat from its gains to end lower on Thursday, weighed down by the US dollar’s stronger performance.

Budget 2025: Semiconductor Association Urges Govt To Support Local Firms Digitalisation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The government needs to aid the growth of local companies by supporting technology acquisition and providing funding, which will help transform Malaysia into a global leader in the semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sector.

Budget 2025: Hoteliers Urge Govt To Address Low Room Rates Despite Rising Operational Costs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The hotel industry is calling on the government to address persistently low room rates and rising operational costs for the upcoming Budget 2025 to be tabled on Oct 18.

Budget 2025: Gig Economy Players Want SEGiM Established Soon

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to expedite the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) to ensure better organisation and regulation of the gig industry ecosystem.

Gold Futures End Higher Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued their upward trend on Wednesday, driven by increasing geopolitical risks in the Middle East that heightened investor interest.

IBAC Sees Bullish Outlook For Business Aviation In Asia Pacific, Malaysia In 2025

MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — Asia Pacific business aviation has plenty of growth opportunities, including the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Malaysia, and the sector is set to have a bullish outlook next year, according to the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).