From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s three-day visit to Ethiopia ended on a high note, marked by productive discussions on potential areas of collaboration that are mutually beneficial.
From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Ethiopia’s fully liberalised financial industry presents a promising opening for Malaysian banks, particularly in Islamic finance, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index reversed yesterday’s gains to close lower, weighed down by profit-taking, as selling in selected heavyweights intensified during the last two hours of trading, as investors turned cautious despite mostly higher performances across regional markets.
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Koperasi Kakitangan Bank Rakyat Bhd (Sekatarakyat) has entered into a collaboration with Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd through the issuance of RM2 billion worth of Wakalah Sukuk, marking the cooperative's inaugural entry into the Shariah-compliant capital market.
From Saraswathi Muniappan
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is ready to open access for products such as chicken, bird’s nest and animal feed for export to Ethiopia, in addition to offering expertise in oil palm cultivation and high-quality seedlings, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The recent strengthening of the ringgit versus the US dollar reflects Malaysia’s underlying economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence in the country, said Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened lower but turned marginally higher thereafter amid a cautious market undertone following a weak Wall Street’s performance overnight.
From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia at 4.10 pm local time (Malaysian time 9.10 pm) for his official visit here, marking the beginning of his maiden tour of the African continent and a renewed chapter in Malaysia’s engagement with the region.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- After a successful debut, the Talentbank Boardroom Challenge is set to make a comeback in 2026, reinforcing Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to close the education-to-employment gap and nurture a new generation of future-ready talent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The African continent’s rapid economic growth presents export opportunities for Malaysia to reduce reliance on traditional partners and possibly hedge itself against geopolitical uncertainties, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Johor has continued to record the highest value of approved investments, rising to RM91.1 billion as of the third quarter (3Q) of 2025,
By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make a landmark visit to Ethiopia as Malaysia is set to intensify engagement with the African continent through the headquarters of the African Union in the country’s capital, Addis Ababa.
