FBM KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher on Monday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Tracking Wall Street Gains

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s gains after softer US payroll growth eased expectations of an immediate Federal Reserve rate increase.

ACCA Puts Integrity First With Global Return To In-person Exams

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) returned to in-person examinations worldwide after seeing indications of changes in examination behaviour that could pose risks to the integrity of its qualification.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Weaker US Jobs Data Weighs On Greenback

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, following reduced expectations of a United States Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike amid weaker-than-expected US jobs data, which is weighing on the greenback.

MSIA Seeks RM100 Mln Automation Allowance Limit; 200 Pct R&D Tax Deduction

FIA Prepared For Geopolitical Disruptions -- President

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

SEPANG, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) must be prepared to respond to unexpected disruptions -- including geopolitical instability -- through risk management and assessment, said its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Refined SST System Could Create More Efficient Tax Environment – EY

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- A refined sales and services tax (SST) system incorporating measures to minimise tax cascading, broaden the tax base and strengthen compliance could help create a more neutral and efficient tax environment for businesses, according to EY Malaysia’s Tax Managing Partner Farah Rosley.

Former Factory Worker Reaping Rewards From IPR-INTAN Chilli Venture

By Kamarul Halim M Kamal

KLUANG, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Former factory worker Mohd Rosli Jumain never thought that his decision to quit his job after working for 20 years to take part in the Program Inisiatif Pendapatan Rakyat-Inisiatif Usahawan Tani (IPR-INTAN) would pay off, enabling him to earn nearly RM3,000 a month.

Airwallex To Double Malaysia Workforce In 2026, Deepen Local Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Global financial technology company Airwallex plans to double its headcount in Malaysia this year as it deepens its local presence, supported by growing cross-border transaction volumes.

Malaysia Welcomes Bahrain Investment, Seeks To Expand Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia welcomes investment from Bahrain and is ready to expand cooperation in various fields, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia Shifts From Efficiency To Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic focus has shifted from pursuing efficiency to building greater resilience as the country continues to outperform growth forecasts despite global uncertainty, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said.

Financial Institutions Ready To Assist Malaysians Affected By Nepal-China Floods -- BNM

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Financial service providers stand ready to extend appropriate relief and support to the families of the victims affected by the recent floods along the Nepal-China border, in line with applicable laws and regulatory requirements, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).