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
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