KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will submit a proposal to the government seeking an exemption for homestay and village stay operators from the upcoming electricity tariff hike, aiming to further boost the sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The government, through the Plantation and Commodities Ministry, is committed to ensuring oil palm plantations have sufficient workforce so that production remains consistent and is not adversely affected.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The government is expected to announce an increase in the padi purchase floor price next week, along with additional subsidies to mitigate the impact on consumers.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Malaysia's manufacturing sector is expected to sustain positive growth, supported by resilient domestic demand and gradual improvements in supply chain conditions, according to Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today as bargain hunting emerged amid news on delayed import tariffs hike proposed by the United States (US) on Mexico and Canada yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as the United States (US) paused import tariff hikes on Canada and Mexico, coupled with softer US economic data, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The government has proposed to implement a mandatory two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate on foreign workers, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Asean’s data centre demand outlook remained positive as the region is still in the early stages of the data centre build cycle, according to Maybank Investment Bank (IB) Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Short-term rates are expected to remain stable today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 48.7 in January 2025, signalling a sustained and modest softening in the health of the manufacturing sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar due to the rise in the US Dollar Index (DXY) after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to raise import tariffs, said an analyst.

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 2 — The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) will continue engaging with key stakeholders, including employers and employees, to refine the implementation of the new minimum wage policy, which took effect yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The new Minimum Wage Order, which starts today, has been hailed as a significant step to ease the burden of workers in the country and improve their living standards.

SHAH ALAM, Feb 1 — Malaysia has been recognised as one of the top five countries actively involved in the global Wakaf Quran programme, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

IPOH, Jan 31 — Malaysia’s real estate transactions value hit RM217.46 billion in 2024, far exceeding the initial target of RM100 billion set at the beginning of the year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 31 — The new Minimum Wage Order will come into effect nationwide starting tomorrow, according to the Human Resources Ministry (MOHR).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Malaysia remains a key data centre hub due to its strategic location, abundant resources, cost advantages, and established infrastructure, with industry feedback suggesting no major disruptions to upcoming projects, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar amid higher US Dollar Index (DXY) and strong economic data supporting the greenback, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Petronas is looking at decommissioning mature assets in the country’s upstream operations, including the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will cost RM3.18 per litre, an increase of 5 sen, from tomorrow to February 5, while it remains at RM2.15 per litre in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.