Audit Report: Federal Govt Channels Grants Worth RM39.74 Bln to 1MDB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The federal government has channelled grants amounting to RM39.74 billion to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) from 2019 to 2023.

Banking Industry Seeks Well-balanced Strategic Initiatives In Budget 2025 - RHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group has expressed optimism about Budget 2025, expecting it to deliver well-balanced strategic initiatives that address both immediate economic needs and lay a strong foundation for future growth.

Kenanga IB Expects Govt To Raise Development Expenditure In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

MGA: Gas Industry Players Need Equal Attention In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) calls for the government to prioritise the gas industry in Budget 2025 to ensure Malaysia’s sustainable transition to a low-carbon economy.

Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to close lower against the US dollar today as traders awaited key United States (US) inflation data that may influence the pace of Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts.  

Teh Family To Reduce Public Bank Stake To 10 Pct Over Five Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 -- The estate of the late Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow and Consolidated Teh Holdings Sdn Bhd will reduce their stake in Public Bank Bhd to 10 per cent over five years from the current 23.4 per cent.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat Amid Mixed Regional Performance

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed flat on Wednesday as caution weighed on sentiment amid a mixed performance in regional bourses, an analyst said.

Youth Hoping For Increase In PTPK Fund, Early Childhood Education Centers In 2025 Budget

By Afifitri Muhammad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- An increase in the Skill Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) and a rise in the number of government-supervised early childhood education centres are among the key expectations of the youth in the country for Budget 2025 to be tabled in Parliament this Oct 18.

Malaysia At Crossroads, Leap Forward Or Be Left Vulnerable -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands at the critical crossroads, either leap forward into a new future of prosperity and security or be left vulnerable to “destructive” processes, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

World Bank Upgrades Malaysia's Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct For 2024

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has upgraded Malaysia's economic growth forecast to 4.9 per cent in 2024 from its initial 4.3 per cent forecast set in April, according to Apurva Sanghi, its lead economist for Malaysia.

Collaborative Efforts Between GLICs Drive Greater Domestic Investment -- Khazanah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Government-owned entities, which are “typically criticised” for “crowding out” private players, have a responsibility to “crowd in” private players and other stakeholders, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir.

Malaysia Will Not Be Complacent Despite Current Achievement - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the government will not be complacent or “rest on its laurels,” but will remain vigilant in the face of regional and global challenges, even as structural reforms yield positive results.