KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by confidence in Malaysia’s economic growth and solid domestic fundamentals, as investors digested the US Federal Reserve (Fed)’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Sales tax on low value goods (LVG) contributed an additional revenue of RM817 million last year, up from RM476 million in 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) said the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) does not change the direction of the country's nuclear policy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has devised a more fair and equitable strategy to ensure that the refund allocations provided by the government can be distributed in an orderly manner, the Finance Ministry said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia–France mining project between Malaco Mining Sdn Bhd and French rare earth refining and recycling specialist Carester has entered the pilot plant phase for mining and refining.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has upgraded the long-term ratings of YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) debt programmes to AAA, citing sustained improvements in the group’s operating performance, profitability and financial profile.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains in soybean oil.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has forecast a milder contraction in media advertising expenditure (adex) this year, supported by a low base effect and increased marketing activity surrounding major sporting events.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The global spotlight on sustainable finance is expected to remain strong this year amid the rapid growth of data centres, said Moody’s Ratings.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped its five-day winning streak to close lower on Wednesday, as investors took profit following a cumulative gain of 4.25 per cent over the past five sessions, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Investment company VentureTech Sdn Bhd has invested in education technology (edtech) firm Tymba Education Group, which specialises in professional accountancy and finance qualifications.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) announced the Government of Mongolia recently received the National Productivity Master Plan for Mongolia 2026–2035 at the Deputy Prime Minister’s office, Government Palace, Ulaanbaatar.
