Govt To Organise Economic Forum On Jan 9

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Dis (Bernama) -- The government is set to organise the Malaysian Economic Forum (FEM2025) on Jan 9, 2025, to chart Malaysia’s priorities and policies for 2025.

Ending Flat-rate Loan Calculations Can Curb Household Debt, Bankruptcy Risks -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposal to abolish the flat-rate method for calculating personal financing is seen as a significant step towards improving the financial health of households, said an economist.

Rubber Market To Stay Volatile Next Week Amid Weather Woes, Global Uncertainty

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to remain volatile next week, with potential for higher prices due to adverse weather conditions in major producing countries and a global shortage of natural rubber stocks, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma).

Kao Focuses On Long-term Shareholder Value, Transparent Board Selection

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Kao's Board of Directors and management team are focused on increasing shareholder value from a long-term perspective, guided by the company’s business strategy.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Higher Despite Weak Market Breadth

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equities ended the day mostly lower following a heavy sell-off on Wall Street overnight particularly in technology stocks, said an analyst.

Positive Fiscal Trends Could Elevate Malaysia’s Rating - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's sovereign rating outlook for 2025 could see a positive shift, driven by promising fiscal developments, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB).

Malaysia On The Right Track To Consistently Reduce Deficit Rate - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track to consistently reduce its deficit rate, according to Finance Minister II  Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, in line with most regional markets, with investors continuing to buy selected heavyweight stocks, led by utility counters.

Govt To Continue Strengthening Financial Position While Supporting Economic Growth -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to balance efforts to strengthen the country’s financial position to be more sustainable while ensuring that fiscal policies continue to support the national economic growth momentum, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysian Banks To Record Higher Profits In 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector is projected to continue recording higher profits in 2025, supported by steady loan growth, a stable interest rate environment, and non-interest income, said an economist. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher Boosted By Gains In Shanghai Rubber Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, driven by sharp gains in the Shanghai rubber futures, supported by positive Chinese economic data, a dealer said. 

GLICs Continue To Improve Investment Evaluation Process And Monitoring - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) including Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will continue to monitor and improve governance in investment evaluation processes, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today.