HLIB Expects Budget 2025 To Balance Fiscal Discipline And GDP Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Budget 2025 to responsibly walk the fiscal consolidation path, a lower fiscal deficit target from -4.3 per cent to -3.9 per cent, yet be supportive of gross domestic product (GDP) growth, subsidies savings and improved revenue channels.

Govt Still Bearing Diesel Subsidy Expenses - Rafizi Ramli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --The government is still bearing the cost of diesel subsidies for eligible sectors, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

MADANI Initiatives Drive Economic Growth, Strengthen Ringgit – Amir Hamzah

LANGKAWI, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The country's economy continues to grow steadily, supported by the strengthening of the ringgit in the foreign exchange market, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

LTAT's Reinvestment Strategy To Unlock Growth, Support Retirement Commitments – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) — The sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is set to align with its long-term reinvestment strategy, focusing on enhancing returns and ensuring sustainable financial growth, said economist Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.

Sarawak Will Not Interfere In Affin Bank Operations - Abang Johari

KUCHING, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The state government will not interfere in the business operations of Affin Bank, despite becoming its largest shareholder, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.  

Sarawak Becomes Largest Shareholder In Affin Bank With 31.25 Pct Stake

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, SG Assetfin Holdings Sdn Bhd, has finalised the share purchase agreement (SPA) of Affin Bank shares from Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) and Boustead Holdings Bhd.

MGA Urges Energy Sector To Embrace The Power Of Diverse Perspectives For Future Workforce

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) has called on the energy sector to embrace the power of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workforce. 

Petronas, Mitsubishi Sign New Agreements For LNG Delivery

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed new agreements to further leverage Petronas’ capabilities in delivering liquefied natural gas (LNG) to international markets, primarily targeting customers in Japan.

Malaysian Data Centre Market To Further Expand On Demand Surge - CBRE

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The data centre market in Malaysia is growing rapidly and will continue to expand further as the current supply of data centres in the country is still insufficient to cater for the increasing demand, according to CBRE Group Inc.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Profit-taking, Bucking Regional Trend

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower on Thursday on profit-taking after previous strong gains, bucking the regional trend, an analyst said. 

FGV To Combat Climate Change With Innovation, Ensure Palm Oil Yields Unaffected, Says Chairman

SIK, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd plans to implement innovative farm management techniques to address the challenges of climate change, which are causing a decrease in palm oil yields.

Profit-taking Pressures Bursa Malaysia Into Afternoon Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's downward trend persisted into mid-afternoon, driven by ongoing profit-taking in select heavyweights, especially in the utilities sector.