1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia’s inflation rate has moderated, the easing trend does not necessarily translate into a lower cost of living for households, highlighting the difference between changes in consumer prices and the actual affordability of everyday necessities.
1d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Government interventions to cushion the impact of rising global fuel prices must be complemented by public cooperation in managing fuel consumption to minimise inflationary pressures and protect household finances.
4d ago
By M. Saraswathi and Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent reflects its assessment that the rate remains consistent with price stability outlook and sustainable economic growth, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
4d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Xiaomi is expanding beyond the smartphone market as it strengthens its position as a global technology company, with Malaysia playing an important role in its regional growth strategy.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- PKT Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd has entered into a strategic collaboration with Daiso Malaysia Group Sdn Bhd to improve logistics efficiency.
5d ago
IPOH, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) recorded realised investments amounting to RM4.6 billion in Perak from January to September this year, creating 3,867 new job opportunities.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's minimum wage policy cannot be viewed in isolation but should be seen as complementing the targeted assistance, subsidy rationalisation and affordable healthcare measures to ensure workers' income gains translate into improved household well-being, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
6d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Total waste management company JAG Bhd is exploring opportunities to recycle discarded data centre equipment, solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) batteries to broaden its recycling operations.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Google's planned US$15 billion (US1= RM4.07) investment in Malaysia over the next two years is expected to contribute an average of US$1.1 billion annually to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) during the construction phase, while supporting over 37,000 local jobs annually.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- BMI expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent tomorrow and through 2027, citing resilient economic growth and a manageable inflation outlook.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has raised its loan growth forecast for this year to a range of 5.5 per cent to six per cent from five per cent to 5.5 per cent, with projections extended into 2027.
12d ago
KUANTAN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- A RM850 million floating solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Chereh Dam in Pahang is expected to create about 1,500 jobs and generate clean electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of 100,000 households.