Budget 2025: Any minimum wage increase unlikely to exert significant inflationary pressure - Economist
Key factors in determining the minimum wage include the poverty line income, productivity growth, and the consumer price index.
Thu Oct 17 2024
OPR decision will continue to be driven by domestic factors - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says the current OPR of 3.0 per cent is conducive to supporting economic growth.
Wed Oct 16 2024
AWANI Tonight: World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%
The World Bank has upgraded Malaysia’s economic growth forecast to 4.9% in 2024, an increase from its initial 4.3% prediction set in April.
Tue Oct 08 2024
AI to drive Malaysia’s future growth, transform industries and public services - Gobind
Gobind Singh says the potential for AI to enhance productivity, streamline processes and unlock new avenues for growth is immense.
Tue Oct 08 2024
World Bank upgrades Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast to 4.9 pct in 2024
Apurva Sanghi says both domestic and external factors back the upgraded growth forecast as the global economy is doing much better.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Strong economic fundamentals driving ringgit's growth - BNM Governor
Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed said Malaysia's projected economic growth rate of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year is also a positive factor.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Pantau Belanjawan: Banking solutions: Bridging the financial divide for MSMEs
As we’ve seen, MSMEs are the backbone of our economy, and their success is crucial for economic stability and growth. Pantau Belanjawan will delve into the complexities of lending to MSMEs, the varying risk appetites of banks, and the critical need for supportive policies and systems. The key questions we must continue to address are how can we develop innovative solutions that bridge the financial gap and support the growth of MSMEs? Full discussion with Partner AC Ventures.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Govt steps up efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with economic growth - Rafizi
So far, economic indicators show promising data with positive economic growth, controlled inflation, best-performing stock market.
Mon Sep 30 2024
FM Mohamad urges Malaysian diaspora to embrace "ambassador" role in promoting Malaysia
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan emphasized the need to position Malaysia to attract more global investments, especially in high-growth sectors.
Fri Sep 27 2024
MITI launches Circular Economy Policy Framework to promote sustainable manufacturing growth
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has launched the Circular Economy Policy Framework with the aim of reformulating fossil-fuel-based industrial models
Thu Sep 26 2024
Agenda AWANI: NHCCE 2024: Humanising AI for the future workforce
Tune in to find out more about NHCCE 2024 and how AI's role in workforce management and ways to support human potential and organizational growth on Agenda AWANI 9pm.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Malaysia’s air traffic recovery to hit 94 pct in 2024 - MIDF
Malaysia's aviation passenger traffic is forecast to recover to 94% this year, a sharp increase from the 4% growth initially projected.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Ringgit kicks off the week in steady mode, bullish outlook remains
The ringgit opened almost flat and is expected to retain its bullish trend as the US Fed rate cut last week signalled a soft landing for the US economic growth
Mon Sep 23 2024
Malaysia's GDP to grow above 5.0 pct in 2024 - Analysts
Two investment banks have kept their projections for Malaysia's economic growth above 5.0 per cent for 2024.
Tue Sep 10 2024
INSIGHT - Coke and Pepsi boycott over Gaza lifts Muslim countries' local sodas
Coca-Cola and its bottlers, and PepsiCo, still see the countries as important areas for growth, particularly as Western markets slow down.
Fri Sep 06 2024
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