1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands ready for a new era of investment, supported by a clear vision for economic transformation and a commitment to attracting investments aligned with the nation’s high-growth and sustainable future, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserves stood at US$117.6 billion (US$1 = RM4.40) as of Oct 30, 2024, compared to US$119.6 billion on Oct 15, 2024.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- An increase in investment inflows, improved tax collection relative to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and a narrower fiscal deficit are positive catalysts expected to drive Malaysia's economy to grow between 5.0 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2024 and 2025.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Amid ongoing economic challenges, Public Investment Bank (IB) Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will maintain a cautious stance through 2025, likely holding the overnight policy rate (OPR) steady at 3.00 per cent for the year.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government is adopting a pragmatic approach in planning the country’s economic development, said Economic Minister Mohd Rafizi Ramli.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The introduction of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution by foreign workers aims to facilitate wage equity in the country, ensuring that local labour is not disadvantaged along the way, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur plays an important role in the country’s economic growth, recording an export value of RM49.54 billion, an increase of 4.9 per cent in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can navigate the evolving tax landscape, optimise their financial performance, and secure a competitive edge in the market by leveraging the measures in Budget 2025 strategically, an academician said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- In view of Malaysia’s impending ASEAN chairmanship next year, the government has been urged to make the green economy as one of its main agendas.
1y ago
SHANGHAI, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the Malaysia Pavilion at the seventh China International Import Export (CIIE) held at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, China.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest digital finance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has secured a third credit facility with HSBC under its ASEAN Growth Fund, raising its total credit facilities from HSBC to over US$100 million (RM436 million).