Malaysia palm oil stocks shrink as exports jump
Stock drops may fuel a rally in benchmark futures, now hovering near two-year highs.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Bursa Malaysia's early gains erode as investors lock in profits
The benchmark index had initially opened 1.78 points firmer at 1,647.46.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim
Steven Sim says the increase in the minimum wage is intended as a basic wage for workers with lower academic qualifications and skills.
Mon Oct 21 2024
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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024