Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers, Inflow at RM404.1 Mln Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- After three weeks of selling, foreign investors shifted to buying domestic equities, resulting in a significant inflow of RM404.1 million last week, compared to the RM45.7 million outflow recorded in the previous week.

Budget 2025 Adjustments In Export Tax Seen Helping Palm Oil Refining Industry Be More Competitive

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The adjustments in export tax under Budget 2025 will help the palm oil refining industry be more competitive, compared with Indonesia, according to Glenauk Economics.

Budget 2025: RM470 Mln In Financing Key To Supporting, Growing Women SME Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM470 million for financing funds aimed at supporting women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will play a crucial role in assisting women entrepreneurs in securing working capital, acquiring assets, and expanding their business capacity to higher levels.

Budget 2025 Seen Modestly Expansionary With Govt Trying To Balance Growth And Fiscal Consolidation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank (Kenanga IB) sees Budget 2025 as modestly expansionary, with the government aiming to strike a balance between economic growth and fiscal consolidation.

Budget 2025 To Accelerate Malaysia's Digitalisation, Adoption Of AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2025 provides significant support to further accelerate Malaysia’s digitalisation, encourage the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and drive inclusive growth, said the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

Future Income Classifications To Consider Multiple Factors For Greater Fairness - Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Future income classifications will no longer rely solely on gross household income but will incorporate various factors to ensure greater fairness, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Tiktok Shop SME Digitalisation Conference Aims To Create Robust Ecosystem For SMEs Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The TikTok Shop SME Digitalisation Conference, a collaborative effort between the Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2024 and TikTok Shop aims to create a robust ecosystem to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) growth. 

The Father Of Malaysian Islamic Banking, Abdul Halim Ismail Passes Away

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Father of Malaysian Islamic Banking, Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Ismail, passed away at the age of 85 this morning.

Narrower Deficit, Lower Maturities In 2025, Gross Debt Issuance At Rm163.5 Bln - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s narrower deficit of RM80 billion next year, which is RM4.3 billion below the revised estimate of RM84.3 billion this year, suggests milder net borrowing requirements next year, CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd said today.

Vast Investment Potential In Sabah Blue Economy - CM Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Sabah offers immense investment opportunities in the blue economy, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Positive Bias Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a positive bias next week amid lower output growth and stronger export pace.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade On Cautious Mode Next Week As Investors Digest Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to hold steady within a narrow band of 1,655 to 1,665 as investors digest the national Budget 2025 announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday.