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Dewan Negara Passes Supplementary Supply Bill (2024) 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara today passed the Supplementary Supply Bill (2024) 2025 authorising additional expenditure of RM20.19 billion from the Consolidated Fund for government services.

Current Account To Stay Resilient, Driven By Strong Manufacturing Exports - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects the country’s current account to remain resilient over the medium term, supported by robust manufacturing exports.

SC Posts RM20.70 Mln Net Operating Surplus Amid Revenue Growth In 2024 - Report

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recorded a net operating surplus of RM20.70 million in 2024 against a net operating deficit of RM56.46 million a year earlier, according to the SC Annual Report 2024 released today.

MSM Plans Tg Langsat As Sugar Export Hub, Eyes New Markets

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd, the country’s leading refined sugar producer, plans to transform its Tanjung Langsat factory in Johor into an export hub within the next two to three years.  

US Tariff War Continues To Impact Asian Equities With Net Outflows Of US$6.73 Bln - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors maintained a bearish stance on Asian equities, continuing to net sell for the third consecutive week, with a significant outflow totaling US$6.73 billion (US$1=RM4.43), except for the Philippines, while local investors helped Bursa Malaysia to cushion the impact of the broader market outflows.

BIMB Securities Forecasts Lower Malaysia Budget Deficit Of 3.9 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s budget deficit is forecast lower at 3.9 per cent for 2025, said BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

MADANI Economy indicators Record Positive Achievements Thus Far -- Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Indicators that determine the success of the MADANI Economy framework have shown positive achievements thus far, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. 

Maintenance Fees: A Snowball That Can Trigger An Avalanche

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The issue of unpaid maintenance fees is a snowballing crisis, that, if unaddressed, can escalate into a major threat to property value and living conditions.

Kenanga Research Keeps Overweight On Plantations Amid Supply Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the plantation sector, citing strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a persistent global supply deficit despite weaker exports.

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

Malaysia Can Get Positive Ratings If Fiscal Outperformance Sustains Into 2025 - Maybank Research

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Research Pte Ltd has reiterated its views that Malaysia could get one positive rating action from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch by mid-2026 if the momentum of fiscal outperformance sustains into 2025. 

Ringgit Rises For 5th Day As US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.