Bursa Malaysia Marginally Lower At Midday On Weak Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday as sentiment on the local front remained negative, mirroring the mixed performance on regional markets, said an analyst. 

Cocoa Farmers Urged To Press On Given The Crop's High Potential -- Johari

BAGAN DATUK, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Cocoa farmers should continue cultivating the commodity instead of shifting to other crops given its high and encouraging potential, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

Govt Should Adopt Fair Market Price for Targeted RON95 Subsidies - Economist

BANGI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- To implement RON95 petrol targeted subsidies, the government has been urged to adopt an approach that maintains market prices, making essential goods more affordable while still offering the necessary support to those in need.

Steady Growth And Political Stability Paving The Way For Critical Reforms -- Morgan Stanley

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recent stability and steady growth are paving the way for the government to implement critical reforms, including the overhaul of costly fuel and power subsidies, said Morgan Stanley Investment Management.

Capital A Could Benefit From Favourable Factors As It Undergoes Restructuring - PIVB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is expected to benefit from favourable factors such as ringgit appreciation, robust air travel demand, and lower jet fuel prices amid its proposed restructuring plan, said Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB).

Govt To Ensure Construction Sector Remains Competitive, Sustainable - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 Bernama) -- The government is taking proactive steps to ensure that the construction industry remains competitive and sustainable amid expectations of rising tender prices, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday On Mild Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was marginally higher at midday, supported by mild buying in selected heavyweights, in tandem with regional peers, said an analyst. 

Govt To Ensure Construction Sector Remains Competitive, Sustainable - PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) --  The government is taking proactive steps to ensure that the construction industry remains competitive and sustainable amid expectations of rising tender prices, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Diesel Subsidy Claims Down By 51.6 Pct In August Vs May -- Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Diesel subsidy claims by oil companies for August 2024 have decreased by 51.6 per cent against claims in May 2024 since the June 10 2024 implementation of targeted diesel subsidy, said the Economy Ministry.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Expectation Of Weaker Production

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday due to expectation of weaker production in the coming weeks, a trader said. 

Guan Eng : Raise Tax Threshold To Help Ease SMEs' Minimum Wage Burden

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by raising the taxable income threshold for the 15 per cent tax rate from RM150,000 to RM300,000, following the introduction of the new RM1,700 minimum wage.

Ringgit Opens Flat Vs US Dollar Amid Cautious Economic Sentiment

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar on Tuesday, as cautious sentiment surrounding the current economic outlook saw some investors turn to safe-haven assets, an economist said.