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MECD Allocated RM2.57 Bln To Over 270,000 Women Entrepreneurs As Of November 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (MECD) has allocated a total of RM2.57 billion to 272,242 women entrepreneurs under Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) as of November 2024.

Ringgit Continues To Extend Loss On Fed’s Hawkish Turn

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Thursday, continuing its decline after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled a more cautious approach to rate cuts next year, following a 25-basis-point reduction on Wednesday.

US-based Tech Company Kyndryl Opens New Office In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Kyndryl Inc, a United States-based information technology infrastructure services provider, has opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring its commitment to local customers and its efforts to position Malaysia as an ASEAN hub for mainframe modernisation.

Labuan Attracts Interest From 32 Investors Across Key Sectors, Says Dr Zaliha

LABUAN, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that at least 32 investors, foreign and local from diverse industrial sectors have expressed keen interest in investing in this duty-free island.

MRL, CCCECRL Jointly Operate And Maintain ECRL Project

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCCECRL) today created an operating company (OpCo) with a 50:50 interest ratio for the purpose of operating and maintaining the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.

Malaysia To Double Down On Collaboration, Trade With Other Countries Next Year - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will “double down” on its strategy of deepening trade and collaboration with other countries in 2025, guided by three fundamental tenets of how Malaysia deals with the world, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. 

China's Palm Oil Players Invited To Explore Opportunities In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is inviting China's palm oil companies to explore opportunities in the domestic industry.

MICCI Launches 'e-commerce Chapter' To Boost Malaysia’s Digital Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) has introduced the “E-Commerce Chapter” to enhance collaboration between key players in the e-commerce industry and regulatory bodies.

Dewan Negara Passes Five Bills Related To Business Activities In Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara has passed five bills under the Ministry of Finance related to business activities in Labuan, namely the Labuan Business Activity Tax (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024 and the Labuan Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Expected US Interest Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) --The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday ahead of an expected interest rate cut later today in the United States.

Cypark, Terengganu Inc To Develop Hybrid Hydro Floating Solar Plant At Tasik Kenyir

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Cypark Resources Bhd and Terengganu Inc Sdn Bhd have entered into a partnership to develop a 500 megawatt (MW) hybrid hydro floating solar (HHFS) plant at Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu. 

MOF Focusing On Progressive Taxation, Sustainable Budgeting To Prioritise Critical Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) will focus on progressive taxation to ensure fairness, sustainable budgeting to prioritise critical sectors such as education and healthcare, and responsible debt management to support development in line with the aspirations of the MADANI Economy framework.