SEPANG, Sept 5 — The government will emphasise several sectors in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), including education, health and a balanced economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent at its meeting today.

SEPANG, Sept 5 — Malaysia must capitalise on the Asean open market to showcase its products and services, keeping itself at the forefront of a bloc projected to reach a billion consumers, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing market access to China by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today with China Construction Bank Malaysia Bhd (CCB).

SEPANG, Sept 5 — The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will closely resemble 1MP, a strategic document known for its conciseness and comprehensive nature, where each word is dedicated to a specific policy direction, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

SINGAPORE, Sept 5 — Malaysia's stock exchange is looking to loosen the grip of large domestic investors on the market to encourage more trading and attract foreign investors to the best-performing bourse in Southeast Asia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The ringgit opened firmer against the greenback on Thursday as the latest US jobs data pointed to slowing labour demand, suggesting the American economy is cooling and further strengthening expectations for an interest rate cut.

MELAKA, Sept 5 — Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said approximately 21 per cent, or 7.22 million, of Malaysians participated in the 15,809 cooperatives nationwide last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — RON97 and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will retail for two sen cheaper, at RM3.40 and RM3.16 per litre, respectively, from tomorrow until September 11.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The ringgit regained its footing after three days of losses to end firmer against the United States dollar, emerging as the best performing currency in Asia for the day, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Malaysia has demonstrated its resilience and continues to appeal to investors amid the global economic uncertainty by attracting a substantial 18 per cent year-on-year increase in approved investments to RM160 billion across the services, manufacturing, and primary sectors from January to June (1H 2024).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The ringgit opened slightly higher versus the US dollar today following some selling activities in the greenback.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is optimistic an official visit from Poland’s Foreign Affairs Minister Radoslaw Sikorski today will significantly strengthen Malaysia-Poland cooperation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd foresees there is room for the ringgit to appreciate further against the United States dollar and to end 2024 at RM4.23 versus RM4.59 at end-2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The Communication Ministry will prioritise two sectors, telecommunications and the creative economy, in Budget 2025, said its minister Fahmi Fadzil.

VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a two-day working visit to Russia tomorrow to attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) here in Vladivostok, the largest seaport city in Russia’s far east region.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim praised Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s move to set a minimum wage of RM3,000 per month for its employees and expressed hope private firms will follow suit.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The Communications Ministry expects an announcement in a few weeks about operators involved in developing the second 5G network.

SEPANG, Sept 3 — The Transport Ministry will seek the cooperation of other airlines to maintain or increase their flight frequencies.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Approved investment inflow into the country from January to June 2024 increased to RM160 billion, representing an 18 per cent growth compared with the same period last year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.