Govt Steps Up Efforts To Eradicate Hardcore Poverty In Line With Economic Growth - Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 (Bernama) – The government is committed to intensifying efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with the nation’s healthy economic performance, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Malaysian Pride Soars With The Ringgit

By Wong Chun Wai

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- It has been a while since Malaysians began to feel some pride. Certainly, the strengthening of the ringgit against the dollar has made a big impact on national confidence.

Rubber Market Is Expected To Trade At Equilibrium Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade at equilibrium with supply and demand dynamics off-setting each other as trading activities will be curtailed to a certain extent due to the coming Golden Week holidays in China, said industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Sideways Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade sideways next week, as traders are searching for market factors due to the coming Golden Week holidays in China, a dealer said.

Ringgit Expected To Remain Strong, Driven By Economic Growth - Amir Hamzah

SEPANG, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening, supported by the government's ongoing efforts to enhance economic activity and attract investments into the country.

Ringgit Among Top Global Currencies, Soars To 4.12 Vs Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit soared to 4.12 against the US dollar on Friday, emerging as one of the top-performing currencies globally.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking Amid Mixed Regional Performance 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia saw another pullback at the close on Friday, largely due to profit-taking in selected heavyweight counters amid a mixed regional performance, said an analyst. 

PM Anwar Urges Swift Action In Facing Fierce Regional Competition

KLANG, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must act swiftly in navigating the intensifying regional competition to avoid being left behind, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Gamuda Up In Early Trade Following Strong FY2024 Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd shares rose in early Friday trading following its strong performance in the financial year ended July 31, 2024 (FY2024), with annual revenue rising 63 per cent year-on-year to RM15 billion.

CPO Futures Extend Winning Streak

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the seventh consecutive day on Thursday, driven by stronger export performance and declining CPO production, a trader said.

Gamuda Proposes Bonus Issue After Record-breaking RM15 Bln Revenue In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd has proposed a bonus issue to reward its shareholders following its strong performance in the financial year ended July 31, 2024 (FY2024), with annual revenue rising 63 per cent year-on-year to RM15 billion.

Johor Plantations Issues Its First Sukuk Wakalah Of RM1.35 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd has successfully issued its inaugural Sukuk Wakalah in aggregate of RM1.35 billion in nominal value from its Sukuk Wakalah Programme.