Sweden-Malaysia Economic Ties Flourish, FDI Soars & Semiconductor Sector Emerges As Key Growth Area

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Economic ties between Sweden and Malaysia have flourished over the years, with Swedish foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia soaring to US$1.43 billion (US$1=RM4.37) to date from US$113 million in 2014.

Ringgit Opens Flat Amid Investor Caution On US Election Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today as looming risks surrounding next week’s US election kept investors cautious.

Malaysia’s Direct Selling Industry Sees New Horizons With Potential BRICS Membership

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s direct selling industry stands to gain significantly from the country’s interest in joining the BRICS economic bloc, says the Malaysia Direct Distribution Association (MDDA).

Ringgit Opens Higher After Fall In US Job Openings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today after US job openings dropped to the lowest level in more than three and a half years in September, sustaining the narrative for more interest rate cuts in the United States.

CPO Futures Hit Two-Year High On Bullish Sentiment, Strong Exports

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, reaching a two-year high, said Fastmarket Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa.

Govt Channels RM6.35 Bln Financing To Over 260,000 Entrepreneurs Until sept 2024 - KUSKOP

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government has channelled a total of RM6.35 billion in financing to 265,097 entrepreneurs through the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) until September this year.

Stable Prices Expected Following September PPI Decline - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects selling prices in Malaysia to remain stable following a decline in the producer price index (PPI) in September 2024.

Malaysia's Export Prices Slip 0.6 Pct To 149.3 Points In September - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's export prices in September 2024 slipped by 0.6 per cent to 149.3 points from 150.3 points in August while import prices fell 1.9 per cent to 129.5 points, said the Statistics Department of Malaysia (DoSM) today.

FBM KLCI Rebounds From Five Days Of Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index rose after five days of losses as fresh interest emerged with investors piling into recently beaten-down heavyweights.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Sideways Next Week Ahead Of The US Election

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade sideways against the US dollar next week, moving in the RM4.34-RM4.35 range, as markets await the US presidential election on Nov 5.

AirAsia X Reports 34 Pct Growth In Passengers To 1.08 Million In 3q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd carried 1.08 million passengers in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, representing a 34 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, and delivered a strong passenger load factor of 84 per cent, up by four percentage points. 

Iskandar Malaysia secures RM40.3 Bln Committed Investments From Jan-Sept 2024 - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Malaysia has recorded committed investments of RM40.3 billion from January to September 2024, with realised investments reaching RM22.5 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.