By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the US dollar at Monday’s close, reflecting renewed strength in the greenback amid lingering trade tensions between the United States and China.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted that Malaysia is consistently recognised as a trusted global Islamic finance hub, where investors find stability, clarity, and opportunity, reflecting the country’s ethical foundations in the sector.
From Niam Seet Wei
OSAKA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka showcases the early results of Budget 2026’s fiscal vision, reflecting governance reform, green transition, and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) empowerment on the global stage, says International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) Secretary-General Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will inaugurate the 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-25) in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 15-17, 2025, under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship.
OSAKA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wrapped up its six-month participation at Expo 2025 Osaka on a high note, securing RM24.45 billion in potential trade and investments.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), will chair the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and its related meetings, scheduled for Oct 16-17, 2025.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Monday morning as investors remained biased towards the greenback, while positive local developments following Budget 2026 helped offset the pressure.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Transformational shifts, driven by strong leadership, can redefine and elevate the role of Islamic finance, and shape a more inclusive and sustainable financial system, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 marks a decisive shift in Malaysia’s economic direction from subsidy-driven consumption to investment-driven transformation as the government pursues fiscal consolidation while sustaining growth momentum, economists said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 reinforces the government’s commitment to strengthening tax governance and anti-leakage measures, reflecting continued efforts to enhance fiscal transparency and enforcement, said PwC Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) welcomes the upcoming carbon tax in 2026 as a key driver for accelerating decarbonisation, particularly through carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to trade within a stable range against the US dollar next week, as external greenback strength is moderated by Malaysia’s improving fiscal outlook following Friday’s Budget 2026 announcement.
