Special Appreciation For The People Yesterday Takes Into Account Country's Fiscal Capacity - PMO

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The special appreciation announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday took into account the country's fiscal capacity, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

RM100 Cash Aid To Have RM3 Bln Retail Injection, Boost Consumption - Kenanga IB

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The targeted fiscal measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday are anticipated to enhance near-term consumption, especially for essential goods and household items, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Malaysia Urges ASEAN Unity To Build Integrated Semiconductor Supply Chain

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is ready to collaborate with ASEAN partners and beyond through joint investments, research partnerships and knowledge sharing to turn regional ambitions into reality, said Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Utilities And Consumer Stocks Lift Bursa Malaysia Higher At Mid-day

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a firmer note as positive sentiment persisted on the local bourse, supported by gains in utilities as well as consumer products and services stocks.

RON95 Subsidy Plan To Benefit Majority, Mitigate Inflationary Pressures - Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government's plan to reduce the price of RON95 petrol is widely seen as a positive step to ease living costs and support private consumption amid global economic uncertainties, said investment banks.

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar In Early Trade

 KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment following the latest fiscal support measures.

Implementation Of Tokenisation, Digital Assets To Be Inclusive -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to ensure that the implementation of tokenisation and digital assets is inclusive, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Govt To Announce Proactive Measures To Ensure Semiconductor Industry Remains Competitive -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The government is set to announce several proactive measures at the ASEAN Semiconductor Summit (ASEMIS) 2025 tomorrow to ensure the country’s semiconductor industry remains competitive.

Ringgit Extends Gains As Govt Initiatives, US-Japan Trade Deal Lift Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Wednesday’s close, lifted by the latest fiscal support measures announced by the government as foreign funds flocked into the local equity market, said an analyst.

The local currency was also supported by optimism following the US-Japan trade deal which boosted Asian equity and foreign exchange markets across the board.

Latest Fiscal Support Measures Positive For Consumer Sector -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The latest fiscal support measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are expected to bolster Malaysia’s consumer sector by reinforcing near-term spending, particularly on essential goods and value-based retail, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Bursa Stages Rebound To Close At Intra-Day High On Late Bargain Hunting

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Late bargain hunting of consumer-related stocks pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, allowing the market to recover losses in the previous two sessions.

Malaysia Committed To Advancing ASEAN Semiconductor Supply Chain Framework - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, through platforms such as the upcoming ASEAN Semiconductor Summit (ASEMIS) 2025, is determined to advance the ASEAN Framework for Integrated Semiconductor Supply Chain and strengthen the region’s role in ensuring global tech security.