Ringgit Retreats On Profit-taking As Hopes For Another Oversized US Interest Rate Cut Fade

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) --The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking after recent sharp gains, in line with other regional currencies, as the United States signalled a lower interest rate cut going forward.

Petronas inks Five-year Gas Sales Agreement To Ensure Secure Energy Supply For Sabah And Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), will supply gas to Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) for power generation in Sabah and Labuan.

Tokyo Game Show 2024 Attracts Over 274,000 Participants

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Tokyo Game Show (TGS 2024), held from Sept 26-29 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, attracted 274,739 participants, up from 243,238 in 2023.

MIDF Research Expects Malaysia's Positive Economic Growth Momentum To Sustain

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's positive economic momentum is expected to be sustained in the coming months as the Leading Index (LI) grew at 5.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2024. 

UMC, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Team Up To Amplify Semiconductor Talent Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), a global semiconductor foundry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) to enhance training for engineering talents and expand the workforce for the growing semiconductor industry.

UBiqube Taps Seasoned Cloud, Security Veterans To Strengthen Board

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- UBiqube, a leader in hybrid cloud and security infrastructure automation, has appointed two seasoned executives, Jean-David Lehmann-Charley and Ahmed Guetari, to its Board of Directors.

Finance Professionals Urged To Address Wage Inequality For Sustainable Business Practices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Finance and accountancy professionals must confront wage inequality and take a leading role in promoting sustainable business practices, according to a report published by ACCA Global, Shift, and Forvis Mazars.

China-ASEAN Industrial Chain And Supply Chain Conference Injects Impetus For Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The China-ASEAN (Baise-Cao Bang) Industrial Chain and Supply Chain Cooperation and Innovative Development Conference, held in Nanning, China, witnessed the signing of 19 projects valued at 20.663 billion Chinese yuan. (100 Chinese yuan = RM59.24)

Malaysia's Low Wages Influencing Inadequate EPF Savings -- Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's low-wage structure is a significant factor behind the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) inadequate savings.

Malaysia Set To Lead ASEAN In AI Development Through Strategic Partnerships - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia will forge partnerships with industry leaders and enhance cooperation among stakeholders to position itself as a leading artificial intelligence (AI)-driven nation in ASEAN.

AKPK Reports 53,000 Under-30s Owe RM1.9 Bln - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) reports that 53,000 individuals under 30 are burdened by nearly RM1.9 billion in cumulative debt.

Malaysia, South Korea Aim To Enhance ICT MoU, Focus On AI Tech

From Hasnah Jusid

SEOUL, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea aim to enhance the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which was signed in 2019, by November this year.