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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended slightly higher on Thursday, supported by gains in the benchmark crude oil prices and weaker ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) to support the growth and expansion of Malaysian mid-tier companies (MTCs).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The global initial public offering (IPO) market is projected to be influenced by central bank policies, geopolitical development and key election outcomes for the remainder of 2024, said Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd (EY).
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is seeking 10,000 semiconductor and related industry engineers each year to support its role as a main hub for the semiconductor industry, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) being a key player.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed three development loan agreements with the Republic of Serbia worth US$205 million to fund key projects supporting the agriculture, education and energy sectors. (US$1=RM4.29)
By Vijian Paramasivam
PHNOM PENH, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will be the first Malaysian carrier to launch flight services between Timor-Leste’s capital Dili and Kuala Lumpur by the first quarter of next year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are expected to play a crucial role in shaping ASEAN’s future, particularly in driving the digital economy forward as they are the backbone of progress, said Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer (CEO) Anuar Fariz Fadzil.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The implementation of initiatives outlined in the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap 2021-2025 has reached 63 per cent completion as of the third quarter (3Q) of 2024.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Micro Financing Scheme by Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), introduced under Budget 2024, serves as a vital ‘lifeline’ for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen working capital amidst economic uncertainties and natural disasters.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, buoyed by ongoing bargain hunting in selected heavyweights, particularly within the consumer and industrial products and services sectors, analysts said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively seeking support from BRICS member countries for its bid to join the economic bloc, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said.
