Malaysia Ready To Boost Cooperation In Halal Sector In African Continent - PM Anwar

From Saraswathi Muniappan

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is ready to strengthen cooperation in the halal sector with countries in Africa, as stated in a meeting with South African Islamic leaders here.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Against US Dollar Despite Strong US Jobs Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, tracking gains by several regional currencies despite the stronger-than-expected United States nonfarm payrolls report for September.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday despite stronger US labour market data that continued to support the greenback.

Bilateral Meeting With South African President, Business Forum For Anwar On Second Day In South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will begin his second day here with a bilateral meeting with South Africa’s President, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.

PM Anwar Arrives In South Africa To Attend G20 Leaders' Summit

From M.Saraswathi

PRETORIA, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in South Africa at 6.38 pm local time on Thursday (Friday, 12.38 am Malaysia time) to attend the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit. 

High-potential MD Companies Are Exactly The Partners The UK Needs, Says Gobind

SUBANG JAYA, Nov 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s growing pool of high-potential companies, awarded the prestigious Malaysia Digital (MD) status and focused on high-value digital services, are exactly the partners that the United Kingdom is looking to work with, said Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo.

ASEAN, African Union Ties Must Move Beyond Symbolism

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-African Union relations must move beyond symbolism and take shape through genuine, people-centred cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar As Confidence In US December Rate Cut Fades

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as expectations for a US interest rate cut have been significantly reduced, signalling the markets remain unconvinced of another rate cut in the December meeting.

Ethiopia’s Liberalised Financial Market Offers Opportunities For Malaysian Banks - Tengku Zafrul 

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Ethiopia’s fully liberalised financial industry presents a promising opening for Malaysian banks, particularly in Islamic finance, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ethiopia Seen As Gateway For Malaysian Products Into Africa — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia sees Ethiopia as a strategic gateway for the country's products to enter the African market, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

PM Anwar Highlights Vast Potential Of Africa-ASEAN Trade

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the vast potential of linking the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with the ASEAN market during his meeting with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, at his headquarters in Addis Ababa.

Johor Capital Group Partners Hong Kong-Based Companies To Advance Digital Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Johor Capital Group (JCG) today signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Hong Kong-based HGC Global Communications Ltd (HGC) and Legan Group (Legan), to advance Malaysia’s ambition to become a regional hub for digital connectivity, data infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.