PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — The National Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry today launched the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) 2.0, an updated policy that introduces a framework for Malaysia’s transition towards a low-carbon economy.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — The government will shift to a more meaningful measurement of poverty based on the concept of Net Disposable Income (NDI) to identify target groups for aid distribution, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — The government is committed to intensifying efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with the nation’s healthy economic performance, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The ringgit extended last week’s gains, opening stronger against the US dollar today, supported by ongoing positive sentiment towards the local currency, an analyst said.

LANGKAWI, Sept 28 — The country's economy continues to grow steadily, supported by the strengthening of the ringgit in the foreign exchange market, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

JAKARTA, Sept 28 — The renewal of the Local Currency Bilateral Swap Agreement (LCBSA) between Malaysia and Indonesia enables the exchange of local currencies between Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank Indonesia (BI) with a RM24 billion or IDR82 trillion value for five years.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The National Fishermen's Association (Nekmat) hopes Budget 2025, to be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim next month, will continue to provide petrol and diesel subsidies, as well as the cost of living allowance to the fishing community.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The ringgit is expected to continue appreciating next week, despite traders remaining cautious about key United States (US) economic indicators.

SEPANG, Sept 27 — The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening, supported by the government's ongoing efforts to enhance economic activity and attract investments into the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The ringgit soared to 4.12 against the US dollar on Friday, emerging as one of the top-performing currencies globally.

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.