Philippines Actively Exploring Joint Venture Opportunities For Airport Development 

From Kisho Kumari

MANILA, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Philippines is actively exploring joint venture opportunities for the country’s airport development. 

Budget 2025: Hoteliers Urge Govt To Address Low Room Rates Despite Rising Operational Costs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The hotel industry is calling on the government to address persistently low room rates and rising operational costs for the upcoming Budget 2025 to be tabled on Oct 18.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Concerns Over Middle East Tension

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday's gain to close lower today in line with regional bourses as emerging concerns over the Middle East prompted selling activities across the board, an analyst said.

Indonesian Tycoon Lauds Anwar's Affirmative Action To Safeguard Bumiputera Interests

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The affirmative action taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration to protect Bumiputera interests is a positive step, according to Indonesia’s former Economic Minister Chairul Tanjung.

RHB IB: Data Centres A Catalyst For Malaysia’s Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Data centre (DC) investments are a catalytic enabler for raising Malaysia’s economic complexity and advancing its position on the technology ladder, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Provide Tax Exemptions To Enhance ESG Ratings Of Rubber Gloves Sector - MARGMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) hopes the government will provide better tax exemptions for them in Budget 2025 to enhance the sector’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) ratings.

Govt Pledges To Elevate Governance With Digitalisation, Risk-based Auditing Initiatives -- Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to raising the bar for governance standards with the National Audit Department embarking on transformative projects that underscore the importance of digitalisation, risk-based auditing, and collaborative governance.

Economist Hopes For Improvements To International Trade Policies In Budget 2025

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- An economist hopes the government will announce initiatives to improve Malaysia’s international trade policies, especially within the ASEAN region, when tabling Budget 2025 as part of the efforts to spur further economic growth.

Gamuda Up In Early Trade Following Strong FY2024 Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd shares rose in early Friday trading following its strong performance in the financial year ended July 31, 2024 (FY2024), with annual revenue rising 63 per cent year-on-year to RM15 billion.

ADE Poised To Be Capital A’s First Business To Be Listed On Bursa - Fernandes

SEPANG, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A Bhd,  is poised to be Capital A's first business unit to be listed on Bursa Malaysia, said Capital A chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. 

Malaysia And Singapore Are Great Partners - PM Anwar

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore have been great partners, and this relationship should not be disrupted by any issues that arise between the two nations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

RHB IB Estimates RM90 Bln Development Expenditure For Construction Sector In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has estimated a net development expenditure of around RM90 billion in Budget 2025 as Malaysia enters the final year of the 12th Malaysia Plan.