Ringgit Strengthens Against Major Currencies On Positive Budget Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the close today, driven by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday, said SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes.

AirAsia-Sega Pact Brings 'Sonic The Hedgehog', 'Persona 5' To The Skies

SEPANG, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s low-cost carrier AirAsia today unveiled its branding partnership with the gaming company Sega Corp and its unit Atlus, where its passengers can enjoy the world of popular game characters “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Persona 5” in immersive in-flight experiences.

Xsolla Partners IT Park Uzbekistan To Unlock New Level In Game Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company, Xsolla has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IT Park Uzbekistan to advance the gaming industry in Uzbekistan.

Budget 2025: Call For Government To Address Labour Shortage In Automotive, EV Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Additional funding should be allocated to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) in the upcoming Budget 2025 for electric vehicle (EV) skills training to attract interest and address the current workforce shortage in the automotive sector, particularly in EV technology.

Ringgit Ends Lower Amid Expectation Of Smaller US Rate Cut, Sharp Fall In Oil Price

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday amid a sharp fall in the price of oil and on continued expectations of a smaller cut in US interest rates going forward.

Malaysia Aviation Group's First A330neo Delivery Delayed, Some Flights Impacted

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The delivery of Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) first A330neo aircraft, originally scheduled for September 2024, has been delayed and is now expected to take place by late November 2024.

Align’s Invisalign Palatal Expander System Now Available In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Align Technology Inc (Align), a global medical device company announced its Invisalign Palatal Expander System has been listed on the Singapore Medical Device Register as a class B medical device.

Government To Look Into A 'Scorecard' For High-quality Investments - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The government is looking at having a clear scorecard focused on high-quality investments and incentives to align with the National Investment Aspirations (NIA) and New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP), said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). 

DAT Will Accelerate Malaysia's High-income Nation Target - World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Widespread adoption and scaling of digital agriculture technologies (DATs) will accelerate Malaysia’s journey to achieving high-income nation status, according to a report from the World Bank.

HOME Aims To Establish 500 Branches Next Year

IPOH, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- HOME (House of Mind Excellence) Mathematics Therapy (HOME) is targeting to open 500 branches across Malaysia and Indonesia by next year.

Budget 2025 Takes Into Account Proposals From Industries, The People

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 will take into account the views and recommendations of various parties, industries, and citizens across all walks of life which had been put forth during the various engagement sessions held nationwide. 

Ringgit Seen Trading Cautiously Vs US Dollar Next Week Ahead Of Budget 2025

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to trade sideways against the US dollar next week amid worries over China’s economy and rising geopolitical risks, ahead of Malaysia’s Budget 2025.