KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s minimum wage could be raised to RM1,900-RM2,000 but should be introduced gradually and tailored to different sectors and states to ease pressure on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to face external risks in 2027, particularly geopolitical uncertainties, US trade protectionism, and high interest rates in advanced economies, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to face external risks in 2027, particularly geopolitical uncertainty, the United States (US) trade protectionism policy, and high interest rates in developed nations, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – The gap between Malaysia’s producer and consumer inflation suggests businesses are absorbing some of their rising costs, although consumers could face higher prices if these pressures persist, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday as markets awaited the tabling of Budget 2027 for clues on the direction of the country’s fiscal deficit.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies but lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, as the greenback strengthened broadly amid renewed concerns over Europe’s fiscal outlook, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, with the local note still trading within a narrow trading range amid mixed global market cues.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors kept a close watch on Budget 2027, to be tabled on Friday, for fresh trading cues, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia provided a boost to tourism and services activity in the fourth quarter (Q4), while its overall financial impact will be important in assessing the economic viability of hosting Formula One (F1) races in Malaysia on a permanent basis, economists said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, although the greenback remained supported by expectations of higher US interest rates.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against most ASEAN currencies but eased against the US dollar on Monday, amid renewed concerns over France’s public finances following a sharp sell-off in its bond market last week.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has raised its economic growth forecast for Malaysia to 5.1 per cent in 2026 from 4.9 per cent previously, and to 4.8 per cent in 2027 from 4.7 per cent, driven by robust artificial intelligence (AI)-related exports and investment.
