KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Malaysia is working on initiatives to ensure oil palm smallholders can comply with the European Union’s law banning imports of commodities linked to deforestation, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — There will be 2,600 job opportunities from 80 local and international companies for youth at Miti Day 2024, organised by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The government is dedicated to advancing the country’s digital transformation and digital economy as they are critical components in enhancing the complexity of Malaysia’s industrial economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MOSCOW, Sept 27 — The Abu Dhabi Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs has agreed to grant Petronas an exploration licence in the Al Dhafra region in the west of the emirate, reported Sputnik, quoting the Abu Dhabi Media Office.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected to remain at 3 per cent this year, with Malaysia’s producer price index (PPI) inflation moderating to 0.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in August from 1.3 per cent y-o-y in July.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) will hold a special meeting to address concerns regarding check-in and check-out timings in the hospitality industry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The ringgit regained its strength against the US dollar at the opening today after experiencing a technical correction yesterday, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close on Thursday due to profit-taking following its sharp gains earlier in the week, and on caution ahead of US personal consumption expenditures data tomorrow.

VIENTIANE, Sept 26 — Malaysia is planning to establish a task force with Laos to strengthen cooperation in developing the energy sector of both countries, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 26 — Malaysia is generating enough energy surplus to power new major development projects as well as grow its exports, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today, as it looks to court investors to a special economic zone (SEZ) planned with neighbouring Singapore.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) has launched the Circular Economy Policy Framework to reformulate fossil fuel-based industrial models and catalyse green growth practices across the manufacturing value chain.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The government must take practical measures, including moves towards targeted diesel subsidies, despite criticism, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The ringgit retreated against the US dollar today, taking a breather from recent gains as investors cashed out profits following its considerable appreciation, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The ringgit has been rising steadily against the United States (US) dollar, notably since early July, following greater clarity of the interest rate path of developed countries, especially that of the US, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The retail price of RON97 and RON95 nationwide will remain at RM3.19 and RM2.05 per litre respectively from September 26 to October 2.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The ringgit rallied to 4.1275/1310 against the US dollar on Wednesday, marking its strongest level since June 2021.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) for the successful organisation of the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (Maha) 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — More light is expected to be shed on the subsidy rationalisation of RON95 and whether the government is looking to reintroduce the goods and services tax (GST) in Budget 2025, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) organised a workshop on the Implementation of the Industry Readiness Assessment Framework for 5G Services in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The ringgit maintained its upward momentum against the US dollar at today’s opening, breaking the RM4.14 level for the first time since November 2021, an economist said.