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
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
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
Malaysia's exports of goods set to rebound due to upbeat global outlook - MIDF Research
Malaysia's exports of goods are expected to rebound and grow at 5.2 per cent this year from a contraction of -8.0 per cent in 2023.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Job market expected to strengthen further in 2023, 2024
Malaysia's labour market is expected to strengthen further in 2023 and 2024, backed by the positive impetuses in the domestic economy, MIDF Research said.
Thu Aug 10 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
Govt likely to cut RON95, diesel prices to soften living cost pressure
This also means that the govt would have an additional RM4.31 billion in fiscal expenditure, which can be utilised for other objectives.
Tue Jul 25 2023
ASEAN countries Including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia saw foreign outflow last week, says MIDF Research
Indonesia recorded the highest net foreign outflow at US$139.6 million, said MIDF Research.
Mon May 15 2023
Philippines records highest weekly foreign outflow in ASEAN, Malaysia sees marginal improvement - MIDF
MIDF said the weekly net outflow of foreign funds from the Malaysian equity market reduced slightly by 3.8 pct to RM536 million last week.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Increase in development expenditure to provide impetus for more inclusive economy
The significant increase in gross DE in Budget 2023 is in line with the aspiration of the 12MP and will provide the necessary impetus for a more inclusive boost to the economy.
Sat Oct 08 2022
Banks may still benefit from lower credit costs, OPR hike
MIDF said the banking sector is often synonymous with high dividend yields, with several names offering yields above 4.0 per cent.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Malaysia's inflationary pressure to remain stable with the receding global commodity prices: MIDF
MIDF Research said Malaysia's palm oil price has been trending downward below RM4,000 per tonne mark since early July 2022.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Bank Negara Malaysia set to raise policy rate again - Moody's
According to Moody's, BNM hiked the rate in May, lifting it from the record low where it had languished for nearly two years.
Mon Jul 04 2022
New ceiling prices for chicken, eggs to help curb big rise in food inflation - MIDF
The move to set new ceiling prices for chicken and eggs will help to limit potentially larger adjustment.
Thu Jun 30 2022
MIDF Research positive on O&G sector following Petronas capex announcement
However, MIDF Research said it remained cautious on the inflation impact on prices of Petronas' retail sector.
Mon Jun 13 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