Malaysia Leverages Cutting-Edge Tech and Certification Standards to Propel Sustainability Agenda
Committed to Balancing Economic Growth with Environmental Stewardship
Malaysia is leveraging cutting-edge technology and rigorous certification standards to position itself as a global leader in sustainability, particularly within the agricommodity...
Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall St Gains Overnight
Market Overview
Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking the better overnight performance on Wall Street bolstered by Nvidia’s strong earnings. At 9:11 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.00...
Review Fatigue: People ‘Less Likely to Leave Feedback After a Purchase’
The Rise of Reviews
Whether it’s choosing a restaurant, a hotel, a smartphone or clothes, user reviews and comments have become a go-to for shoppers, forming an indispensable part of...
Sime Darby Property Delivers All-Time High 9M Revenue and Profit
Strong Nine-Month Performance
Sime Darby Property Berhad has delivered its strongest nine-month performance to date for the period ended Sept 30, 2024 (9M FY2024). The Group reported a 35% increase in...
Ringgit Opens Higher Amid Cautious Global Sentiments
Market Analysis
The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid cautious sentiments due to the current global economic development, said an analyst. At 8am, the local currency strengthened to 4.4675/4.4755 against...
Dinosaur Skeleton Fetches €6 Million in Paris Sale
Auction House Announcement
The skeleton of a 22m-long dinosaur fetched €6 million on Saturday, according to auction houses Collin du Bocage and Barbarossa. An anonymous collector purchased the vegetarian apatosaurus, which was dug...
Berjaya Corporation Sells 4.14% Stake in REDtone for RM29.76 Million
Disposal Made via Direct Business Transaction
Berjaya Corporation Bhd's (BCorp) 100%-owned subsidiary Juara Sejati Sdn Bhd (JSS) has disposed of 32 million shares representing about 4.14% equity interest in REDtone Digital...
Ringgit Advances as Domestic Optimism Offsets US Rate Concerns
Kuala Lumpur: The Ringgit Extends Gains
The ringgit extended its gains on Monday, buoyed by optimism over Malaysia's domestic outlook, which offset concerns about the direction of US interest rates. At 8.03am,...
Minimum Wage in Malaysia: An Overview
The concept of a minimum wage in Malaysia was introduced in 2011 by the government, which established and gazetted the National Wages Consultative Council Act, aimed at:
* ensuring the basic needs of workers and...
Malaysia’s Removal from US Currency Watch List Affirms Ringgit’s Market-Driven Status
BNM Welcomes Removal from Watch List
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has welcomed Malaysia's removal from a US currency manipulation watch list, affirming the ringgit's market-driven status. Governor Datuk Seri Abdul...
