Budget 2025 Set To See Substantial Increase In Allocations On Solid Economic Growth - Economist

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) – Budget 2025 is set to see a substantial increase in allocations, driven by Malaysia's solid economic growth and rising government revenues, according to the deputy president of the Malaysian Economic Association, Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng. 

AKPK Reports 53,000 Under-30s Owe RM1.9 Bln - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) reports that 53,000 individuals under 30 are burdened by nearly RM1.9 billion in cumulative debt.

Budget 2025: KLSICCI Proposes Inclusive Measures For MSMEs To Lift Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) – The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) has submitted several proposals to the Finance Ministry for Budget 2025 to lift and empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) while promoting inclusive economic growth in line with the MADANI Economy framework.

Ringgit Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its strong footing, opening marginally higher against the US dollar in early trade today on the back of more interest rate cut anticipation in the United States (US) in the near term, an analyst said.

Ringgit Hits Fresh 39-month High Against Greenback On Continued Expectation Of Another US Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian ringgit closed marginally higher on Monday but still hit a new 39-month high against the greenback on continued expectation of another cut in US interest rates after the latest inflation data there.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar, Revisits RM4.19 Level

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit revisits the RM4.19 level against the US dollar today, with immediate support expected at RM4.07, driven by Malaysia’s lower-than-forecasted CPI increase of 1.9 per cent and a 50 basis point interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

PropertyGuru Hopes Govt Will Continue Focus On Affordable Housing In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- PropertyGuru and iProperty have expressed hope Budget 2025 will continue to focus on housing initiatives aimed at underserved communities, including the low-to-middle income segment.

Ringgit Set To Continue Bullish Bias Vs US Dollar Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to move on a continued bullish bias next week, trading at 4.1875 to 4.2025 against the US dollar, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Set To Trend Higher Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is anticipated to trend higher next week, buoyed by optimism following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) substantial interest rate cut.

Gold Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher amid ongoing concerns over economic slowdowns in the United States and China.

US Rate Cut, Malaysia's Structural Reforms And Economic Outlook Fuelling Ringgit Recovery -- BNM

By Vijian Paramasivam

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) - - The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) recent decision to slash interest rates has a significant impact on Malaysia’s ringgit, especially in light of shifting currency dynamics across the region.

Gold Futures Close Higher After Fed's Bumper Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivative ended higher following the expected interest rates cut by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed), analysts said.