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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is expected to submit its proposal to review levies of fees from intermediaries by the end of March to the Finance Ministry (MoF), said SC executive chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day broadly lower, mirroring regional market trends, as investor sentiment was dampened by the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to maintain interest rates and the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) unexpected decision to keep its key lending rates unchanged, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Local oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) players must leverage energy transition expertise to reach downstream consumer markets, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Strong buying interest in the local bourse, followed by a slew of initial public offerings (IPOs) and growth in total outstanding for the bond and sukuk market has resulted in an increase in the size of the capital market by 9.7 per cent to RM4.2 trillion in 2024 from RM3.8 trillion in 2023.
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By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd, the country’s leading refined sugar producer, plans to transform its Tanjung Langsat factory in Johor into an export hub within the next two to three years.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, gaining 0.24 per cent to 4.4330/4400 from Monday’s close of 4.4450/4490, amid cautious sentiment ahead of the outcome of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting later today.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day broadly lower, driven primarily by selling in construction and banking sectors, while healthcare stocks saw some buying interest, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Business Wire, the global leader in press release distribution, has launched its redesigned website, BusinessWire.com, delivering a high-performance platform for press releases with a modern design and enhanced user experience for news distributors and media professionals.
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By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign workers' mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution will benefit Malaysia’s economy over the long term as employers will favour hiring more local talent as costs increase.
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains to a third consecutive session today, driven by broad-based buying across various sectors following the recent strong sell-off, in line with the performance of regional markets, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector earnings are projected to grow this year, riding on stronger demand and overall recovery in the semiconductor space amid the United States (US) tariff headwinds, said analysts.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today after the United States (US) averted government shutdown, suggesting improved risk appetite sentiment, leading to a weaker US dollar.