Malaysia Increasingly Attractive To Foreign Investors -- UBS Global Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to several factors, such as the country’s political stability and track record in exercising fiscal responsibility, said UBS Global Research. 

MIDF Expects Westports To Achieve 4.2 Pct Container Volume Growth For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- MIDF Research expects Westports Holdings Bhd’s container volume in the second half of 2024 (2H FY2024) to increase by 2.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to achieve a full-year growth target of 4.2 per cent.

RHB Positive On Guan Chong MoU With Ivory Coast's CCC, Maintains 'Buy' Call

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) is positive on cocoa manufacturer Guan Chong Bhd's (Guan Chong) recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ivory Coast's Conseil du Café-Cacao (CCC) to acquire a 25 per cent stake in CotéTranscao d’Ivoire (CI). 

Hartalega To Benefit From Recently Announced US Tariffs Revision On Chinese Glove Makers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Hartalega Holdings Bhd is expected to benefit from the recently announced upward United States (US) tariff revision on Chinese glove makers moving forward.

Increase Investment In AI Technologies, Skills Development In Budget 2025 - Learning Edge

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government should increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies, skills development, and greater economic inclusivity in the upcoming Budget 2025, said Learning Edge, a talent development organisation.

Ringgit Opens Lower As US Signals Gradual Approach To Cutting Interest Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar as the minutes of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting showed Fed officials were divided on whether to cut interest rates by half a point in September, implying smaller cuts going forward, said an analyst.

Good Governance, Clear Policy Drive Malaysia's Economic Growth - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama)--  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the recent positive economic developments in Malaysia were the result of better governance, together with clear policy formulation, especially in the industrial, digital transformation, energy and semiconductors sectors.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Performance

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia advanced at the opening today, tracking a stronger Wall Street performance overnight , said an analyst. 

Malaysia On Track To Capture Significant Portion Of Global Digital Market - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) — Malaysia is on track to capture a significant portion of the global digital market as the country’s digital economy is expected to contribute 25.5 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 

CPO Futures Extend Losses Ahead Of MPOB Data Tomorrow

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their decline on Wednesday due to profit-taking ahead of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) September 2024 data due tomorrow, said a trader. 

Skyworld Partners With PR1MA To Build Affordable Homes In Brickfields

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Skyworld Development Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Aspirasi Cekap Sdn Bhd (ACSB), has entered into a joint development agreement with PR1MA Corporation Malaysia to build affordable homes.

Gold Futures End Lower Ahead Of FOMC Minutes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today ahead of the release of the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) September meeting later tonight.