MATRADE Eyes RM1 Bln Sales From MIHAS@Dubai

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) targets RM1 billion in export sales from the upcoming MIHAS@Dubai at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Bursa Malaysia's Early Gains Erode As Investors Lock In Profits

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started on a positive note but later retreated as investors capitalised on profits following a mixed performance on Wall Street overnight, an analyst reported.

TNB’s Solid Financial Footing Critical For Its Service To The Rakyat

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- For a utility company such as Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), a solid financial position, underpinned by a healthy balance sheet, low debt, and strong cash flow, enables it to allocate capital towards infrastructure upgrades, research and development, and operational improvements that benefit end consumers.

Govt Expected To Continue Fiscal Consolidation Measures To Reduce Debt

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to continue its fiscal consolidation measures as part of the debt management strategy following the reported decrease in new debt, which is forecast to fall to RM80 billion by 2025.

The Ascott, Instant Icon Ink Deal To Develop Luxury Condos In Batu Ferringhi

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Singaporean real estate and lodging company The Ascott Ltd is partnering with Malaysian developer Instant Icon Sdn Bhd to develop Ascott Residences Batu Ferringhi, which is set to welcome residents from January 2028 onwards.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Easier On Weak Buying Interest 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia moved in a tight range amid muted trading to close easier today, reflecting weak buying interest as investors paused to assess the details of Budget 2025, said an analyst. 

NIMP 2030 Succeeds In Raising Value Added, Jobs, Median Salary In Manufacturing Sector -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is confident of achieving the first-year targets of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), having already fulfilled three of the main indicators set, according to its minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Budget 2025's Higher Tax Relief To Ease Malaysians' Access To Essential Coverage

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to raise individual income tax relief for education and medical insurance premiums to RM4,000, along with expanding medical expense relief to RM10,000, will significantly reduce financial barriers for many Malaysians seeking essential coverage.

Tengku Zafrul Committed To Increasing Productivity Of MITI, Agencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz remains committed to increasing the productivity of his ministry to ensure that Malaysia continues to be an investor and trade-friendly country.

Budget 2025 Is People-Friendly, Addresses Cost Of Living Issues - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 announced on Friday (Oct 18) is very people-friendly and meets Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's desire to tackle the issue of rising cost of living, said an analyst.

Economy Ministry Begins Drafting 13MP, To Be Tabled In Parliament In 3Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry has initiated work on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which is expected to be tabled in Parliament in the third quarter of 2025.

Minimal Impact Of Minimum Wage, Foreign Worker Levy On Infrastructure Supply Chain -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd foresees minimal impact from the proposed hikes in minimum wages to RM1,700 and foreign worker levies on the local infrastructure supply chain.