PUTRAJAYA, Sept 3 — Malaysia and Poland have agreed to forge stronger economic links and promote a resilient supply chain amid both nations acknowledging the challenging geostrategic environment.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar as market participants await several key economic data and events this week.

VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will take part in the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) and plans to meet Russia President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s Roscongress Foundation said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has asked the government to lower corporate tax in Budget 2025 to maintain Malaysia’s competitiveness in attracting foreign investments.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — Malaysia and New Zealand have reaffirmed their commitment to regional cooperation under the Five-Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The Communications Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of the audio media industry, including radio.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Foreign investors net bought RM1.5 billion in equities in Malaysia for the third consecutive week, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The ringgit was lower against the US dollar but rose versus other major currencies in early trade as investors monitor Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee Meeting and the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) move on interest rates, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — The ringgit is expected to trade higher against the US dollar next week on a sustained demand for the local currency.

SINGAPORE, Aug 30 — Malaysia and Singapore officials today met to advance discussions on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

PARIT BUNTAR, Aug 30 — The government considers the ecosystem and supply chain in the implementation of projects aimed at meeting the needs of the people, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$114.66 billion while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.17 billion as of the end of July 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) has announced a total income distribution of 4.75 sen per unit for its fixed-price fund, Amanah Saham Malaysia 2 — Wawasan (ASM 2 Wawasan) for the financial year ending August 31, 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — The ringgit continues to surge at Friday’s opening against the US dollar, driven by good prospects of Malaysia’s economic growth and positive corporate earnings, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Khazanah Nasional Bhd has raised US$1 billion (RM4.3 billion) from a five-year US$500 million sukuk wakalah, or Islamic bond, and a 10-year conventional bond offering, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters late yesterday.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — The government has no plans to introduce a broad-based consumption tax, particularly the Goods and Services Tax (GST), as an alternative to removing subsidies for RON95 petrol, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The ringgit continued to open on a better note this morning, benefiting from a spillover effect driven by foreign investors' interest in the local bourse.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Bursa Malaysia extended its rally today, with the key index closing near to a 45-month high, fuelled by a surge in sentiment within the financial sector, underpinned by the robust quarterly earnings reports from key players.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — The Cabinet today decided to proceed with the implementation of the regulatory framework or licensing for social media and Internet messaging services, which comes into effect January 1.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Malaysia’s civil aviation regulator has cut the duration of Malaysia Airlines’ air operator certificate from three years to one, following a probe into technical issues faced by the state carrier, the transport minister said today.