Several ASEAN Countries Also Interested In Joining BRICS -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of the economic bloc, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar At The Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today, boosted by optimism over the upcoming Budget 2025, which will be announced this Friday.

Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Regional Futures Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday, tracking the performance in the regional rubber futures markets.

Govt Has Room To Optimise Spending But Revenue Needs To Be Increased -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government still has room to optimise its spending although there is a need to increase revenue, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. 

Audit Report: Federal Govt Channels Grants Worth RM39.74 Bln to 1MDB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The federal government has channelled grants amounting to RM39.74 billion to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) from 2019 to 2023.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar On Budget 2025 Outlook

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of Budget 2025 week, buoyed by optimism that the government will likely maintain fiscal discipline and keep the fiscal deficit below four per cent of Gross Domestic Product growth next year.

Banking Industry Seeks Well-balanced Strategic Initiatives In Budget 2025 - RHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group has expressed optimism about Budget 2025, expecting it to deliver well-balanced strategic initiatives that address both immediate economic needs and lay a strong foundation for future growth.

MDEC Hopes More Independent Digital Talent Will Be Produced Under MOHE-MDEC GOT

MELAKA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) hopes that more independent digital talent or ‘freelancers’ among graduates of higher education institutions will be produced through the MOHE-MDEC Global Outsourcing Talent (GOT) programme in the future.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a downward bias next week influenced by the escalating Red Sea crisis and the European Commission's (EC) proposal for a year-long delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), said industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures Snap Three-day Losing Streak To End Higher

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to end higher on Friday as concerns over stronger exports in the coming weeks supported near-term sentiment, a trader said. 

Local Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Weaker Regional Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market finished mixed on Friday amid weaker advice from the regional rubber futures markets and declining benchmark crude oil prices as the ringgit strengthened against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Weaker US Data

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower, tracking Wall Street’s performance, as higher-than-expected inflation in the United States further diminished hopes for a jumbo US interest rate cut next month.