Financing For Priority Sectors Still Modest Despite Policy Ambitions -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Financing for catalytic priority sectors has remained relatively modest despite strong policy ambitions in national master plans, with lending approvals continuing to be concentrated in services, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Budget 2027: Income, Wages Must Remain A Priority - Akmal

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Income and wages must remain a priority in the planning of Budget 2027, alongside efforts to strengthen the capabilities of local companies in high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.

Malaysia Urges Ethical AI, Open Digital Trade To Empower Global South

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an ethics-driven approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and a more open, rules-based digital trade regime to ensure developing nations share in the gains of technological progress.

Institute Of Corporate Directors Appoints Sridharan Nair To Its Board

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) has appointed Sridharan Nair to its board, bringing valuable regional experience that enhances the board’s capabilities across audit, governance and leadership.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Wall Street Weakness, Hawkish Fed Remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, tracking weaker Wall Street performance amid rising US Treasury yields and hawkish remarks from US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials.

Malaysia-Bangladesh FTA First Round Negotiations Set For End-October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The first round of the Malaysia-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement (MBFTA) is set for the end of October 2026 in Dhaka, said Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) senior director of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Regional Grouping Division, Dr Rashidi Said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but edged lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as stronger US economic data and expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) supported the greenback.

PM Anwar To Hold Bilateral Meeting With Li Qiang, Deliver Keynote Address At 5th GDTE

From Harlina Samson

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to conclude his three-day working visit to China on Thursday with high-level diplomacy talks in Hangzhou and by attending the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE).

China's AgiBot Commits To RM1 Bln Potential Investment - PM Anwar

From Harlina Samson

HANGZHOU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held several meetings with senior management from five Chinese industry giants, with AgiBot Innovation pledging a potential investment of RM1 billion by 2035, alongside the creation of 5,000 job opportunities.

Brazil Sees Malaysia As Strategic Gateway To Expand To Asian Halal Market

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Brazil sees Malaysia as a strategic gateway to the wider Asian halal market due to its logistics, supply chain connectivity and market size.

Bangladesh Eyes Greater Economic Integration Through Trade, Investment Diversification

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is eyeing a move from the existing conventional trade to greater economic integration by diversifying trade, broadening investments and deepening business partnerships through business engagements.

44.5 Ha Tobacco Crops In Ranau Can Generate RM2 Mln Annually - Noraini

 RANAU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Tobacco cultivation in Ranau, Sabah, undertaken by 118 local farmers across an area of ​​approximately 44.5 hectares, generates an annual income of nearly RM2 million, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.