Ringgit extends rally against US dollar, taking cue from Bursa Malaysia gains
Foreign investors' strong interest in Malaysia's capital markets has boosted demand for the ringgit, said Dr. Mohd Afzanizam.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Foreign investors returned to Bursa Malaysia last week with RM299.6 mil net buying
The strongest day of net buying was on Friday, with RM288.3 million recorded, according to MIDF.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors, boost economy
The "Golden Visa" requires individual investors to set up a company worth $2.5 mln, while a 10-year visa requires a $5 mln investment.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Foreign investors became net buyers of RM394.5 mln equities last week - MIDF
MIDF said local institutions continued to play their role in supporting the local bourse with a net buying of RM32.2 million last week.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Foreign investors remain net buyers of equities for 5th consecutive week - MIDF Research
The sectors with the highest net foreign inflows last week were transportation and logistics (RM221.4 million), MIDF Research said.
Mon May 27 2024
PM scheduled to have an online meeting with Google today
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia has continued to receive interests from foreign investors.
Mon May 06 2024
Foreign investors remain net buyers for third consecutive week on Bursa Malaysia
As for Asia, the research house added that foreign investors continued to purchase Asian equities for the third week in a row.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Analysis: Malaysia PM's reform agenda in doubt as allies freed from graft charges
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's reform promises are being closely monitored by voters and foreign investors, already wary after the 1MDB scandal.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Foreign inflow on Bursa Malaysia rises to its highest since March
MIDF Research said that the foreign investors net sold RM18.6 million on Monday but turned into net buyers for the rest of the week.
Mon Jul 31 2023
National debt to decline if Malaysia succeeds in cutting fiscal deficit to 3.5 pct - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli said if the level can be reduced as per target, it would assure foreign investors that the govt has good fiscal discipline.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Confidence vote is to ensure government stability - MPs
The motion of confidence in PM Anwar in the Dewan Rakyat was made to ensure the stability of the Unity Government, boost the confidence of foreign investors and encourage the country's economic growth
Mon Dec 19 2022
Anwar tells M'sian diplomats to use fresher approaches to woo foreign investors
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that Malaysia's newly appointed heads of diplomatic missions would adopt fresher approaches in efforts to attract foreign investments.
Thu Dec 15 2022
PM Anwar wants confidence restored among business community, foreign investors
Anwar said he was disinclined to hold the finance portfolio but had to adopt an approach to restore confidence in the economy as well as the business community and foreign investors.
Fri Dec 02 2022
PM calls on heads of diplomatic missions to be more creative to attract foreign investors
At the same time, Ismail Sabri said the delegates also need to focus on opening up market opportunities for Malaysian export products.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Malaysia needs to focus on increasing economic resilience - Yamani
Yamani said that a stable financial market is important to boost foreign investors' confidence to invest in the domestic market.
Mon Aug 01 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