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By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recognition as one of the 13 nations officially added to BRICS presents significant economic opportunities, opening doors to trade, investment, and cooperation with the world’s largest emerging markets, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Youth Economic Forum (YEF) 2024, which gathered over 1,200 delegates today, has provided a platform for young professionals, universities and college students to engage in discussions about Malaysia's evolving economic landscape, focusing on digital and green economy, as well as talent development.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to ensuring that youths have access to jobs which commensurate with their training and that no region is underserved in terms of digital exposure.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as a small and open economy, needs to ensure that it is well-prepared and has the necessary buffers to face the changing global economic environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The government, multiple agencies within the government, data centre operators and other stakeholders are learning how to manage and deal with data centres and how to grow the industry sustainably.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic outlook for 2025 appears optimistic, with a mix of opportunities and challenges ahead, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to promote the use of local currency in international settlements and periodically enhance mechanisms with strategic partner countries.
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded slightly higher against the US dollar early Thursday, amid uncertainty over the upcoming US presidential election on Nov 5, an analyst said.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to weaken against the US dollar on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US presidential election on Nov 5 weighed on the local currency.
KUALA LANGAT, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s courier, express, and parcel market is expected to reach US$1.58 billion (US$1=RM4.32) next year, driven by rising e-commerce demand and infrastructure improvements, said Deputy Communication Minister Teo Nie Ching.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 Bernama) -- The government is taking proactive steps to ensure that the construction industry remains competitive and sustainable amid expectations of rising tender prices, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
