Malaysia's External Debt Risk Manageable - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry (MoF) said Malaysia’s overall external debt risk remains manageable, supported by a favourable maturity and currency profile.

PM Anwar Arrives In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia To Begin Landmark Africa Visit

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia at 4.10 pm local time (Malaysian time 9.10 pm) for his official visit here, marking the beginning of his maiden tour of the African continent and a renewed chapter in Malaysia’s engagement with the region.

US-Malaysia ART Doesn't Prevent Malaysia From Trading, Negotiating With Other Countries -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the United States-Malaysia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) does not prevent Malaysia from negotiating or trading with other countries, including China.

Malaysia To Champion Islamic Fintech, Climate-oriented Sukuk By 2040 -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aspires to be the global benchmark for regulation, innovation and Islamic environmental, social and governance (ESG) as well as a centre of excellence for Islamic fintech (financial technology) and climate-oriented sukuk by 2040, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Africa’s Rapid Growth A Hedge For Malaysia Against Geopolitical Uncertainties -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The African continent’s rapid economic growth presents export opportunities for Malaysia to reduce reliance on traditional partners and possibly hedge itself against geopolitical uncertainties, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.

Fiscal Discipline Has Enabled Ringgit To Be Top Performer Among Asian Currencies - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Fiscal discipline and systematic management of the national economy have enabled the ringgit to record the best performance in all of Asia, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

IILM Issues US$1.35 Bln Sukuk Featuring First Nine-month Note

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has issued and reissued US$1.35 billion (US$1 = RM4.15) in short-term sukuk across five tenors, its widest range of maturities offered in a single auction.

Anwar To Make Landmark Visit To Ethiopia, Intensify Ties With African Union

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make a landmark visit to Ethiopia as Malaysia is set to intensify engagement with the African continent through the headquarters of the African Union in the country’s capital, Addis Ababa.

Sovereignty, Policy Autonomy, National Interests Remain Fully Protected Under ART - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has reiterated that Malaysia’s sovereignty, policy autonomy and national interests remain fully protected under the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).

Malaysia Aims To Move Up E&E Value Chain -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s next strategy for the electrical and electronic (E&E) and semiconductor industry is to scale up its value chain amid global trade challenges, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan

KL Rubber Ends Higher On China Stimulus Optimism

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by optimism over potential Chinese economic stimulus and a correction in the ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Sarawak Enhances Islamic Financial Offerings Through DBOS

KUCHING, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The launch of the Islamic Banking Window by the Development Bank of Sarawak (DBOS) not only strengthens its financial offerings but also reinforces Sarawak’s commitment to inclusive, value-based development.