KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) has launched the Circular Economy Policy Framework to reformulate fossil fuel-based industrial models and catalyse green growth practices across the manufacturing value chain.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The government must take practical measures, including moves towards targeted diesel subsidies, despite criticism, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The ringgit retreated against the US dollar today, taking a breather from recent gains as investors cashed out profits following its considerable appreciation, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The ringgit has been rising steadily against the United States (US) dollar, notably since early July, following greater clarity of the interest rate path of developed countries, especially that of the US, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The retail price of RON97 and RON95 nationwide will remain at RM3.19 and RM2.05 per litre respectively from September 26 to October 2.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The ringgit rallied to 4.1275/1310 against the US dollar on Wednesday, marking its strongest level since June 2021.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) for the successful organisation of the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (Maha) 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — More light is expected to be shed on the subsidy rationalisation of RON95 and whether the government is looking to reintroduce the goods and services tax (GST) in Budget 2025, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) organised a workshop on the Implementation of the Industry Readiness Assessment Framework for 5G Services in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The ringgit maintained its upward momentum against the US dollar at today’s opening, breaking the RM4.14 level for the first time since November 2021, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — The ringgit jumped against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday, reaching its highest level in 34 months after China unveiled a stimulus package aimed at revitalising its economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Malaysia witnessed encouraging economic performance in July 2024, with the leading index (LI) registering 5.2 per cent, reaching 115.1 points as compared with 109.4 points in the same month of the previous year, said the Statistics Department.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Malaysia recorded 4.5 million Muslim tourist arrivals last year, generating RM14.7 billion in revenue, said Islamic Tourist Centre (ITC) director-general Nizran Noordin.

NEW YORK, Sept 24 — The free trade agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is set to be signed, will place emphasis on trade and investment ties between both parties.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — The ringgit revisited the RM4.19 level against the US dollar today, with immediate support expected at RM4.07, driven by Malaysia’s lower-than-forecasted Consumer Price Index (CPI) rise of 1.9 per cent and a 50 basis point interest rate cut by the United States Federal Reserve.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council (MTVET) has agreed to set a premium salary for TVET graduates, ranging from RM2,500 to RM4,000, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — A cybersecurity academy, coordinated by CyberSecurity Malaysia, will be established to address the urgent needs of semiconductor and electronics companies.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Malaysia’s international reserves rose to US$117.6 billion (RM494.8 billion) until September 13, from US$116.8 billion on August 30.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — The Plantation and Commodities Ministry presented a proposal to the Finance Ministry last week to revise the palm oil windfall profit levy (WPL).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Malaysia’s inflation rate for August 2024 has eased to 1.9 per cent, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching 133.2, compared to 130.7 in the same month of the previous year, according to the Statistics Department (DOSM).