Ringgit opens higher after release of US FOMC meeting outcome
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as traders digest the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes released...
Rise in investment contribution good sign for Malaysia, says economist
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The increase in investment in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q 2023) is a positive sign for Malaysia’s future economic growth, economist...
First Selangor Plan provides clear direction for state govt — Economist
By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Aug 27 — The First Selangor Plan (RS-1) gives the state government a clear direction for where it wants...
AP abolition strengthens food security, prevents price hike — Economist
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The government’s move to abolish approved permits (APs) for food imports is viewed as a short-term solution as it allows...
High time for Selangor to look into agriculture sector, says economist
By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Dec 11 — It is high time for both the Federal and state governments to re-look into the sector...
Economist: Healthcare allocations to help improve productivity of Selangor people
By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Dec 11 — A significant increase of RM8.5 million budget allocation to improve public health under the 2022 Selangor...
2022 Selangor Budget comprehensive, attractive to woo investors — Economist
By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Dec 11 — The 2022 Selangor Budget has included comprehensive measures which are deemed attractive to investors, says Dr...
Investments transforming the nation must be supported with high-skilled workforce — Economists
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — As Malaysia strives to be a high-income nation with high technology and Industrial Revolution 4.0 adoption, investments must be supported...
Ungku Aziz the irreplaceable academician
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The country’s education and economic icon Royal Professor Ungku Abdul Aziz Ungku Abdul Hamid, who passed on yesterday, is considered...
Royal Professor Ungku Aziz laid to rest
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The late Royal Professor Ungku Abdul Aziz Ungku Abdul Hamid was laid to rest at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery...
Foreign selling narrows to RM86.6 mln — Bank Islam
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Foreign selling narrowed to RM86.6 million on Bursa Malaysia from Monday to Friday last week compared with RM268.7 million sold...