Financial Literacy Of Malaysians Has Improved But Still Facing 3 Challenges

KUCHING, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The financial knowledge of Malaysians has significantly improved since 2016 and is approaching the level of developed countries, however, there are still three challenges hindering further progress towards becoming a financially literate society.

Labuan Secures RM32.917 Mln For Several Development Projects In 2025

LABUAN, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The federal government has allocated RM50 million for Labuan's operating expenditure under Budget 2025, maintaining the same amount as Budget 2024, with RM32.917 million earmarked for seven development projects in this island for the upcoming year. 

Bursa Malaysia Seen Remaining In Consolidation Mode Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is anticipated to remain in a consolidation phase next week, with investors closely monitoring both domestic and international developments that could influence market direction. 

Malaysia Prepared To Work With New Hong Kong Economic And Trade Office, Says PM

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed the government’s readiness to collaborate with and assist the new Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Kuala Lumpur, whose establishment was announced by Hong Kong early this year.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week On Softer Note, CI Below Key 1,600 Level

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a softer note, with the key index closing at its intraday low, in the absence of buying catalysts amid regional weakness as global economic uncertainties and geopolitical concerns kept investors edgy. 

Bursa Malaysia Pares Gains To Head Lower At Midday

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to head into the midday break lower, with selling pressure seen across the board despite the release of positive third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures released at noon.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened higher today on renewed buying interest, bucking the weaker Wall Street overnight performance.

Bursa Malaysia Erases Early Gains To End Lower

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up gains in the early session to close lower today, mirroring weak regional sentiment after negative cues from global equities overnight.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday today, mirroring the mostly weaker regional market performance after US consumer price index (CPI) data last night showed sticky inflation.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Renewed Interest In Selected Heavyweights

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index reversed early losses to end higher today on renewed interest in utilities as well as industrial product and services stocks amid the mixed performance by regional peers.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Weaker Wall Street Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s weaker performance overnight ahead of US inflation data tonight.

Forest City Positioned To Become Key Business And Investment Hub -- Country Garden

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Forest City in Johor is emerging as a strategic hub for businesses and investors, supported by great air and sea connectivity, and is focused on creating economic growth and sustainability, according to its Chinese developer Country Garden Group.