Bursa Malaysia To Host WFE General Assembly And Annual Meeting On Nov 19-21

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd will host the 63rd World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) General Assembly and Annual Meeting from Nov 19-21, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Premium Buyer Participation At MIHAS@Dubai 2024 Best Platform For Local Exporters - MATRADE

From Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The involvement of Premium Buyers at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) through the International Sourcing Programme (INSP) is seen as the best platform for Malaysian exhibitors to expand their businesses internationally.

Labuan Secures RM32.917 Mln For Several Development Projects In 2025

LABUAN, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The federal government has allocated RM50 million for Labuan's operating expenditure under Budget 2025, maintaining the same amount as Budget 2024, with RM32.917 million earmarked for seven development projects in this island for the upcoming year. 

AAX’s Maiden Flight To Nairobi Hits 90 Pct Passenger Load Factor 

NAIROBI (Kenya), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has made its inaugural direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi, Kenya on Nov 15, 2025, marking its first foray into East Africa with a nearly 90 per cent passenger load factor.

MARA Targets Sales Potential Of Up To RM100 Mln At MIHAS@Dubai 2024

From Zarul Effendi Razali

DUBAI, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) is targeting a sales potential of up to RM100 million at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) which will take place on November 18 at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Dubai.

Labuan’s Tax Regime Supports Eligible Businesses With Many Incentives - Lim

LABUAN, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The issue of extending three per cent tax benefits to all business sectors in Labuan does not arise, as various incentives are already in place under existing tax laws, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Anwar, Sultan Of Brunei Meet On Sidelines Of APEC Economic Leaders' Week

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Anwar Ibrahim and His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei met on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) here.

RM1.24 Bln Potential Export To Peru Generated - PM Anwar

By M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Peru has generated potential exports worth RM1.24 billion (US$0.3 billion), particularly in high potential sectors on the initiative of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Ringgit To See Tight Trading Amid Cautious Mode Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range next week following the US dollar’s recent rally amid anticipation of slower United States (US) interest rate cuts, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Selangor Projects RM2.35 Bln Revenue For 2025 - Amirudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Selangor's state revenue for 2025 is projected at RM2.35 billion, an increase of RM150 million from the 2024 estimate of RM2.2 billion, according to Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.  

BNM: Existing Mega Projects Will Continue To Support Malaysia's Economic Growth In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) --  Despite the absence of mega project developments in Budget 2025, existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth next year, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia's Removal From US Currency Watch List Affirms Ringgit's Market-driven Status - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) welcomed Malaysia’s removal from a US currency manipulation watch list, affirming the ringgit’s market-driven status.