Local Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Weaker Regional Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market finished mixed on Friday amid weaker advice from the regional rubber futures markets and declining benchmark crude oil prices as the ringgit strengthened against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Global Rate Cuts Signal Policy Shifts, But Malaysia Takes A Measured Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- The rate cuts in several countries worldwide reflect a global shift in monetary policy towards easing, driven by differing domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

ASEAN Must Remain A Strong Entity, Resist Divisions - FM Mohd Hasan

By Sharifah Hunani Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain a strong entity, which requires every member of the bloc to avoid creating divisions by siding with conflicting countries.

Labour Market Outlook Remains Positive For Remainder Of 2024 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Malaysia’s labour market outlook for the rest of 2024 to remain positive, with the unemployment rate likely to hold steady at around 3.2 per cent.

Malaysia Sees Prospects To Establish Cooperation With Canada In Halal Sector -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia sees prospects to introduce cooperation with Canada in the halal sector, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia-Canada Economic Ties Strengthen With 41 Pct Trade Increase

VIENTIANE, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Canada are deepening their economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching RM8.05 billion as of August 2024, marking a significant 41 per cent increase year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia Could Supercharge FDI Through Budget 2025 Initiatives - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could supercharge its foreign direct investment (FDI) through Budget 2025 by offering bold tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and targeted sector support, said analysts.

Malaysia Welcomes Proposed US$14.7 Bln Investment By US Tech Giants -- Anwar

From Rosmalis Anuar

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has welcomed the proposed US$14.7 billion (US$1=RM4.29) investment by United States (US) technology giants -- Google, Microsoft, Enovix Corporation, Amazon Web Services, Abbott Laboratories, and Boeing.

PM Anwar Calls For Enhanced ASEAN-Australia Cooperation

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called for strengthened cooperation between ASEAN member countries and Australia, particularly in the area of human capital development.

Malaysia Eyes Stronger Economic Ties With Vietnam In Emerging Industries - PM Anwar

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is aiming to strengthen economic cooperation with Vietnam by exploring opportunities for private sector involvement in emerging industries.

Budget 2025 To Pave Way For 13th Malaysia Plan, Address Cost-Of-Living Challenges : MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025, set to be tabled on Oct 18, marks the final budget under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) and is expected to lay the groundwork for the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030).

Malaysia, UAE Enhance Trade Prospects After Concluding CEPA Negotiations - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have successfully concluded the negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), set to eliminate or reduce tariffs, lower trade barriers, foster private-sector collaboration, and create new investment opportunities.