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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- For most Malaysian households, surging global gold prices are more than a tale of market speculation. They act as a financial safeguard, as the value of jewellery and accumulated gold holdings rises, easing household pressures and strengthening family resilience amid the rising cost of living.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- After helming the deputy minister’s role twice in different ministries, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir will now take on a new role as Economy Minister.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Global Water Intelligence (GWI) has opened nominations for the 2026 Global Water Awards following a major rebrand, with submissions accepted until Feb 27 next year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- A review panel under the National Mineral Council could be established to address the fragmented jurisdiction and inconsistent enforcement between federal and state authorities, hindering effective oversight of rare earth element (REE) projects.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must accelerate its transition into high-value and innovation-led industries if it wants to strengthen long-term economic competitiveness, Nottingham University Business School assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The recent strengthening of the ringgit versus the US dollar reflects Malaysia’s underlying economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence in the country, said Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The African continent’s rapid economic growth presents export opportunities for Malaysia to reduce reliance on traditional partners and possibly hedge itself against geopolitical uncertainties, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) has appointed Datuk Abu Huraira Abu Yazid as its chairman, effective Nov 15, 2025, succeeding Datuk Seri Zukri Samat, who retired.
BEIJING, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries should pay more attention to the manufacturing sector to improve competitiveness in the global market, said Prof Xu Jie of the Department of Economics at the CPC Central Party School (Chinese Academy of Governance).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- TOURISE, in partnership with Oxford Economics, has unveiled a new white paper titled “Growth Amid Uncertainty: Opportunities and Risks on the Road to 2 Billion Global Travellers” at the inaugural TOURISE Summit.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The price of crude palm oil (CPO) is expected to trade between RM4,300 and RM4,600 per tonne in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), with an upside bias early next year as production normalises and policy clarity improves.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The visit of United States (US) President Donald Trump to the 47th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre sends a positive signal to investors that the US continues to regard its relationship with ASEAN as important.
