Lower-income Malaysians Making Financial Progress, 55 Pct Start Retirement Planning In 2025 - Ringgitplus

PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Financial comparison platform RinggitPlus has reported encouraging progress among lower-income Malaysians, with a growing proportion of respondents taking steps towards achieving long-term financial security.

BUDI95 Initiative Targets Fairer Subsidy, Boosts Income Equity --  Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The BUDI95 petrol subsidy initiative strengthens income distribution and could improve fairness in how national resources are shared by five to 10 per cent, in line with ASEAN peers, an economist said.

Steel Roadmap 2035 To Strengthen Malaysian Steel Manufactures Competitiveness Globally - MISIF

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 (SIR2035) is designed to ensure that Malaysian steel manufacturers can compete effectively with foreign producers, according to the Malaysian Iron and Steel Federation (MISIF).

Malaysia's Capital Market At RM4.2 Trillion, 62 Pct Islamic -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's capital market currently stands at RM4.2 trillion, with Islamic instruments making up around 62 per cent, said the Securities Commission (SC).

Malaysia Leads Regional IPOs With 41 Listings To Date

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continues to lead Southeast Asia in initial public offerings (IPOs), recording 41 listings as at Sept 30, 2025.

Brent Holds Above US$70 On Geopolitical Risk Premium - Rystad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Energy markets opened the week on a firm footing, with Brent crude oil holding above US$70 (US$1=RM4.21) a barrel, supported by a sizeable geopolitical risk premium, Rystad Energy said.

Negeri Sembilan To Secure RM300 Mln Investment For High-tech Warehouse - Aminuddin

SEREMBAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan is set to receive new investments worth RM300 million with the exchange of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between THP Enstek Development Sdn Bhd and Kasumigaseki Capital (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

ASEAN Remains Key Region For American Businesses -- US-ASEAN Business Council

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN region continued to be one of the most valuable markets for American businesses, albeit amid ongoing shifts in the United States (US) trade policy, said the US-ASEAN Business Council.

Beidou Summit Unveils New Applications, Products, Industry Innovations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- A wave of new Beidou applications and business formats wowed attendees at the fourth International Summit on the Large-scale Application of Beidou (Beidou Summit) in Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province.

Finance Minister II Briefed On Labuan IBFC’s Strategic Development

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today received a detailed briefing from the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) on the progress, achievements and future direction of the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC).

Switzerland Seeking To Enhance Trade Ties With ASEAN

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Switzerland, which is heavily dependent on international trade, is intensifying efforts to strengthen trade and investment linkages with ASEAN, which has set its sights on becoming the world’s fourth-largest economic bloc by 2030.

ASEAN Remains Gallant And United, Deepens Economic Integration

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) – Southeast Asian economies have sent a clear message that their markets are open for business, despite being confronted by tough protectionist measures and tariffs that threaten free trade and stoke immense global uncertainty.