Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today amid cautious sentiment ahead of the United States (US) presidential election next week, said an analyst.

ECERDC To Continue Efforts To Attract High-value Investments To PTP, GHP

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The government, through the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) Development Council (ECERDC), will continue to focus on attracting private investments and realising high-value investment projects in the region, especially the Pahang Technology Park (PTP) and Gambang Halal Park (GHP).

Partnership With State Govts Key To Reducing Livestock Feed Imports - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is open to collaborating with state governments to reduce the country’s reliance on imported livestock feeds.

Digital Games Industry Generates RM45 Mln In Sales And Exports Since 2014 - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's digital game industry has recorded sales and export revenue of RM45 million from government funds between 2014 and 2024, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 

US-Malaysia Economic Ties Generate 312,000 New Jobs – Economic Counselor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Over the last decade, the economic relationship between the United States (US) and Malaysia has grown remarkably, resulting in the creation of more than 312,000 jobs, with the US being the leading source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia.

Youth Economic Forum Serves As A Platform For Youths In Nation-Building

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Youth Economic Forum (YEF) 2024, which gathered over 1,200 delegates today, has provided a platform for young professionals, universities and college students to engage in discussions about Malaysia's evolving economic landscape, focusing on digital and green economy, as well as talent development.

Govt Will Ensure Youth Access To Jobs, No Region Is Underserved - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to ensuring that youths have access to jobs which commensurate with their training and that no region is underserved in terms of digital exposure. 

Malaysia Needs To Prepare And Have All The Buffers To Face The Changing Global Economic Environment -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as a small and open economy, needs to ensure that it is well-prepared and has the necessary buffers to face the changing global economic environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Sideways Next Week Ahead Of The US Election

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade sideways against the US dollar next week, moving in the RM4.34-RM4.35 range, as markets await the US presidential election on Nov 5.

Rubber Market Likely To See Flat Trading Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade in a flattish mode next week, with demand and prices remaining soft, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Sarawak Metro Awards RM122 Mln Contract For Hydrogen Bus Supply to JV

KUCHING, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) has awarded a contract worth over RM122 million to a joint venture (JV) company comprising SKS Coachbuilders Sdn Bhd and Sun Credit Sdn Bhd for the supply of hydrogen-powered feeder buses.

DoSM: Malaysia's Leading Index Rises 4.0 Pct In August 2024, Reaches 114.3 Points

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's leading index (LI) continued to demonstrate strong growth momentum in August 2024, with a growth of 4.0 per cent to 114.3 points from 109.9 points in the same month of the previous year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).