Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism
The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Shariah-compliant indices outperform non-shariah benchmarks on Bursa Malaysia
The FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia EMAS Shariah Index marginally outperformed non-Shariah counterparts.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws
Europe's landmark rules on artificial intelligence will enter into force next month after EU countries endorsed today.
Tue May 21 2024
London is Best City in the world - Resonance
The rankings quantify and benchmark the relative quality of place, reputation and competitive identity for the planet's urban centres.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion
Writer and director Greta Gerwig became the first female filmmaker to surpass the billion-dollar benchmark as a solo director.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Don't use minimum wage as benchmark for starting pay of fresh grads - Rafizi
The minimum wage is for unskilled workers, not skilled workers, said Economy Ministry Rafizi Ramli.
Fri Aug 04 2023
New green electricity tariff premium rate of 21.8 sen/kWh from Aug 1 - Nazmi
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the decision on the new tariff was based on the benchmark for setting the retail price of green electricity supply.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Govt will publish salary statistics every yearly quarter - Rafizi
The move will help Malaysians and the economy by creating a focus on salary issues and be a good benchmark for the open work market.
Tue Jun 13 2023
HAWANA: Foreign journalists laud Malaysia's improved press freedom index
aAid the rapidly evolving media landscape, a new benchmark indicates the improvement of press freedom in the country.
Fri May 26 2023
Malaysia not free from earthquakes - NRECC
NRECC said JMG is conducting engagement sessions with local authorities and stakeholders in the application of seismic hazard maps.
Wed Apr 19 2023
US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points despite a banking crisis causing turmoil in the US financial sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Malaysia, Indonesia to discuss CPO benchmark pricing - Fadillah
Fadillah said the matter needs to be discussed jointly as Indonesia's plans will affect the entire oil palm industry chain, not just Malaysia.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Bursa Malaysia opens almost unchanged
Bursa Malaysia opened mostly flat as the benchmark index fluctuated between gains and losses at the start of the trading day.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Bursa Malaysia opens higher in line with Wall Street's gains
At 9.10 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 0.59 of-a-point to 1,474.97 from yesterday's closing of 1,474.38.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Bursa Malaysia retreats to open lower
At 9.10 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 4.27 points to 1,472.92 from Friday's closing of 1,477.19.
Mon Dec 12 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024