KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The industrial production grew for a third straight month in September, rising 1 per cent from a year earlier, though the pace of growth was below expectations, government data showed today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — CGS-CIMB Securities International Pte Ltd’s (CGS-CIMB) bearish outlook for the petrochemical sector in medium-term has been postponed by a string of supply-side issues in Asia and the United States (US).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Maybank Investment Bank Bhd Research (Maybank IB Research) said Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 1.75 per cent is to make way for Budget 2021.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Malaysia's central bank is seen holding its key rate steady on Tuesday, according to a slim majority in a Reuters poll, amid a fresh surge in coronavirus cases and political uncertainty tied to a challenge to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's leadership.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Google and Lazada have announced a partnership offering free training courses for online sellers that will equip them with digital skills to help their businesses grow.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) policy rate decision on November 3 and Budget 2021 tabling on November 6 are set to be catalysts for the ringgit against the US dollar and other major currencies next week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves was slightly up at US$105.2 billion (RM436billion)( as at October 15, 2020 compared with US$105.0 billion (RM435.2billion) as at September 30, 2020.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Shares of FGV Holdings Bhd were higher in early trade today following the expression of interest from Perspective Lane (M) Sdn Bhd’s (PLSB) to be a shareholder in the plantation company via an injection of plantation assets.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Mah Sing Group Bhd will invest up to RM150 million in capital expenditure (capex) for the first phase of its proposed business diversification into the manufacture and trading of gloves and related healthcare products.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 16 — Most small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) do not realise the opportunity and advantages in raising funds for their businesses via the equity crowdfunding (ECF) platform. Panellists in the session "Crowd Funding SME: Raise Funds the Smart Way" in...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Export of natural rubber (NR) fell six per cent to 42,658 tonnes in August 2020 from the 45,386 tonnes in July 2020, with China being the largest export destination, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

By Sherilyn Pang SHAH ALAM, Oct 14 — Adopting technology for business operations has become the mainstay for companies seeking to overcome the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Hartalega Holdings Bhd chief executive officer (CEO) Kuan Mun Leong said as the need to go digital arises,...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 14 — Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) need to invest heavily in digitalising their services, people and economy to ensure its future growth. It is important that various government of the intergovernmental organisation aimed...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The government will draft comprehensive measures under Budget 2021 by using findings from the Prihatin survey conducted between August 19 and September 22.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Financial market volatility is expected to remain elevated in the near term, with the resumption of the rise in Covid-19 infections in several countries, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Malaysia's strong financial institution, system and preparedness can safeguard its economy from falling into a crisis, Bank Negara Malaysia Deputy Governor Jessica Chew said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The potential of cryptocurrency in Islamic finance is looking bullish, driven by the forward shift towards digital economy in line with the new normal, according to Datuk Dr Mohd Daud Bakar who chairs Bank Negara Malaysia’s Shariah Advisory Council.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — AirAsia Group Bhd has announced the cessation of AirAsia Japan Co Ltd’s operation to reduce cash burn for the company and the group.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets in August, noting slow improvements due to lack of capacity.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — A total of 3,058 small and medium enterprise (SME) applications, involving a loan value of RM742.8 million, had been approved under the Penjana SME Financing scheme as of September 18, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.