BNM's International Reserves At US$115.5 Bln As At Jan 15, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves stood at US$115.5 billion as at Jan 15, 2025, compared to US$116.2 billion as at Dec 31, 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Government Wage Revisions, Minimum Wage Hike To Boost Malaysians' Quality Of Living 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysians’ quality of living is set to improve following next month’s minimum wage rise and civil service salary adjustment.

Stanchart Forecasts Ringgit To Strengthen To 4.40 Against Us Dollar By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Standard Chartered (Stanchart) forecasts the ringgit to reach 4.40 against the US dollar by the end of 2025, maintaining a positive outlook due to favourable positioning for domestic financial assets.

Reforms Are Crucial To Build A More Resilient Economy - Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Reforms are crucial steps to transform Malaysia into a more resilient and vibrant economy capable of adapting to domestic and global challenges.

Distribution Of RM13 Bln SARA, STR Aid Begins Tomorrow, Highest In History

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The distribution of the 'Sumbangan Asas Rahmah' (SARA) aid starting tomorrow will see improvements to the targetted aid resulting from the increase in the Budget 2025 allocations for the SARA and 'Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah' (STR) assistance to their highest historical level of RM13 billion compared to RM10 billion in 2024.

BNM International Reserves End 2024 Higher At US$116.2 Bln Y-O-Y

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserves were higher year-on-year (y-o-y) at US$116.2 billion (US$1=RM4.48) as at Dec 31, 2024 against US$113.5 billion as at Dec 29, 2023, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 5.0 Pct In 2025 - Economist 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is expected to maintain a sustainable growth rate of 5.0 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 4.9 per cent in 2024, supported by a stable labour market condition, conducive fiscal and monetary policies amid lingering external uncertainties, said an economist. 

Online Scams Can Derail Malaysia’s Reputation As Safe Business Jurisdiction

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- It is indeed alarming that Malaysians lose RM54 billion to scams in a year, which is about three per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product.

Keyfield's Vessel Acquisition To Increase FY2025f Core Net Profit By Seven Pct -- AmInvest

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd’s platform supply vessel (PSV) acquisition is expected to provide a seven per cent increase towards the group’s financial year 2025 (FY2025F) core net profit (CNP) forecast, according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd (AmInvest).

Negeri Sembilan Records Revenue Collection Of RM636 Mln For 2024

SEREMBAN, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan government recorded a revenue collection of RM636 million, which is 122.31 per cent of the target set at RM520 million for the year ended Dec 31, 2024, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

TechStore Inks Underwriting Agreement With M&A Securities For Upcoming IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Information technology (IT) services provider, TechStore Bhd (TechStore) has signed an underwriting agreement with M & A Securities Sdn Bhd for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

PERNAS Has Channeled RM461 Mln To 2,283 Franchise Entrepreneurs Since 2014 - Ewon

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (PERNAS), an agency under the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (KUSKOP), has disbursed RM461 million in financing to 2,283 franchise entrepreneurs nationwide since 2014.