Malaysia's Medtech Sector Poised For High-value Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s medical technology (medtech) industry has witnessed impressive growth, reaffirming the country’s position as a key player in the global medtech landscape, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority’s (MIDA) and Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI).

RHB IB: Data Centres A Catalyst For Malaysia’s Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Data centre (DC) investments are a catalytic enabler for raising Malaysia’s economic complexity and advancing its position on the technology ladder, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

MIDF Expects Malaysia's Production Activities To Continue To Grow In Coming Months

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Despite concerns over slower factory activities, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) expects Malaysia’s production activities to continue to grow in the coming months. 

HLIB Expects Budget 2025 To Balance Fiscal Discipline And GDP Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Budget 2025 to responsibly walk the fiscal consolidation path, a lower fiscal deficit target from -4.3 per cent to -3.9 per cent, yet be supportive of gross domestic product (GDP) growth, subsidies savings and improved revenue channels.

Tanco Shares Rise On Smart Ai Container Port Approval

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Tanco Holdings Bhd's shares drew attention on Bursa Malaysia during the early session today, following the group's approval to develop and construct the smart artificial intelligence (AI) container port in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.

MBAM Calls For Lower Taxes And Duties On Construction Machinery

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) – Lower taxes and duties on construction machinery, along with improved access to financing and reasonable interest rates for industry players and builders, were among the proposals put forward by the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) for Budget 2025.

FBM KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures traded lower on Wednesday’s opening.

Provide Tax Exemptions To Enhance ESG Ratings Of Rubber Gloves Sector - MARGMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) hopes the government will provide better tax exemptions for them in Budget 2025 to enhance the sector’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) ratings.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Weaker Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, in line with weaker sentiment on the regional bourses due to emerging concerns over Middle East geopolitical tensions, according to an analyst.

Oracle to Invest More Than US$6.5 Bln in AI and Cloud Computing In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Oracle today announced that it plans to invest more than US$6.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.15) to open a public cloud region in Malaysia to meet the rapidly growing demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services here.

Ringgit Retreats To Open Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit took a breather from recent gains to open lower against the US dollar today, weighed by a risk-off sentiment amid heightened global geopolitical tension, an analyst said.

IILM Reissues US$1.14 Bln Short-term Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has completed the reissuance of an aggregate US$1.14 billion (US$1=RM4.1530) short-term sukuk across tenors of one, three, and 12 months, respectively.