Economy

KUCHING: Political stability and clear policy by Sarawak's leadership allowed the region to rise as a new economic giant in Malaysia. Berita Harian reported that the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sarawak showed a proud…

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is confident that Malaysia's position in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 will improve compared to 2024, driven by, among other things, increased exports of high-tech products. According to Bernama,…

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is confident that it can achieve investment and export potential worth RM13 billion through participation in the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul…

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to post gains to open higher against the US dollar in early trading today following the United States (US) currency's low on rising expectations of global interest rate cuts this year, economists said.…

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is opened higher on Wednesday supported by overall sentiment in the United States (US) equity market overnight which was positive. Bernama reported, at 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose…

SHAH ALAM - Malaysia will begin formal procedures to join the economic union led by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa or better known as BRICS soon. Citing a NEWS.AZ report, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said,…

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the United States (US) dollar at the start of trading today as investors continued to maintain a cautious stance ahead of the announcement of new data and views on the global economy.…

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as the US dollar index (DXY) rose again above 105 points and as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates on hold, analysts said. Bernama reports, at 6pm, the…

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed firmly against the United States (US) dollar today as the market awaits the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) decision tonight, analysts said. At 6pm, the ringgit rose to 4.7160/7185 against the US…

TUMPAT: The implementation of subsidy targeting involving diesel in the peninsula is expected to be implemented this year, said the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. Berita Harian reported that…