KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Malaysia has demonstrated its resilience and continues to appeal to investors amid the global economic uncertainty by attracting a substantial 18 per cent year-on-year increase in approved investments to RM160 billion across the services, manufacturing, and primary sectors from January to June (1H 2024).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The ringgit opened slightly higher versus the US dollar today following some selling activities in the greenback.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is optimistic an official visit from Poland’s Foreign Affairs Minister Radoslaw Sikorski today will significantly strengthen Malaysia-Poland cooperation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd foresees there is room for the ringgit to appreciate further against the United States dollar and to end 2024 at RM4.23 versus RM4.59 at end-2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The Communication Ministry will prioritise two sectors, telecommunications and the creative economy, in Budget 2025, said its minister Fahmi Fadzil.

VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a two-day working visit to Russia tomorrow to attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) here in Vladivostok, the largest seaport city in Russia’s far east region.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim praised Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s move to set a minimum wage of RM3,000 per month for its employees and expressed hope private firms will follow suit.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The Communications Ministry expects an announcement in a few weeks about operators involved in developing the second 5G network.

SEPANG, Sept 3 — The Transport Ministry will seek the cooperation of other airlines to maintain or increase their flight frequencies.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Approved investment inflow into the country from January to June 2024 increased to RM160 billion, representing an 18 per cent growth compared with the same period last year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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).