Foreign stocks lift EPF earnings
Outperforming overseas investments, mainly foreign stocks, remained the biggest contributor to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) as it generated RM9.88bil…
Domestic tourism expenditure surges 25.3% in 1Q
Domestic tourism expenditure in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24) soared 25.3% year-on-year to RM24.1bil, according to the Statistics Department.
Global tech upcycle to underpin trade recovery
The Malaysian economy is projected to grow between 4% and 5% in 2024, supported by export recovery and resilient domestic…
EMPOWERING MICRO ENTERPRISES TO EXPAND BUSINESSES
Micro enterprises play an important part in the Malaysian economy.
Energy sector remains resilient
The outlook for the utilities sector remains positive following its decent financial performance in the first quarter ended March 31,…
Ringgit ends higher versus greenback
The ringgit had strengthened against the US dollar at the close yesterday as markets await the Federal Open Market Committee’s…
Bursa Malaysia opens higher, boosted by strong Wall Street
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade Thursday, buoyed by strong momentum in the US markets, which closed at…
Chinese premier arrives in New Zealand for official visit
WELLINGTON: Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived here Thursday for an official visit to New Zealand, the first leg of his…
Ringgit opens 130 basis points higher vs us dollar as Fed leaves rates unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened on a stronger note against the American dollar today on renewed buying interest as the…