BNM’s OPR hold signals positive outlook for investment growth, says economists
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy...
Amazon Web Services investment underscores Malaysia’s many attractive offerings
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The latest investments by Amazon Web Services (AWS) underscore that Malaysia has much to offer to foreign businesses that go...
Consumers, businesses set to benefit from second 5G network
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Consumers and businesses are expected to enjoy the full benefits of 5G with more choices in the market as telecommunication...
Economist: Anwar’s call to accelerate building of AI ecosystem timely
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The call by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to hasten the pace in building an artificial intelligence (AI) nexus...
Ringgit remains resilient despite strengthening US dollar
By Zufazlin Baharuddin KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The ringgit remains resilient despite the strengthening US dollar amid expectations that the US Federal Reserve would...
China inclusion in Look East Policy will boost trade, investment — Economist
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — Malaysia’s Look East Policy with the inclusion of China will increase trading and investment cooperation between both countries, resulting in...
Amir Hamzah’s appointment positive for financial, capital markets
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The appointment of Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan as Finance Minister II will be positive for the financial and capital...
Retaining OPR the right move, helps build market confidence — Economists
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to hold the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent in its last Monetary...
Malaysia can maintain FDI competitiveness with better tax policies — Economist
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Malaysia will be able to maintain its competitiveness as an attractive foreign direct investments (FDIs) destination in the region through better tax...
Malaysia’s FDI set to rise on ‘friend-shoring’ as PM Anwar raises country’s profile
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Malaysia’s foreign direct investment is anticipated to rise more strongly, augmented by “friend-shoring” policies promoted by the US government and...
Experts: Madani Framework policymaking should be lead by Economy Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The Economy Ministry should lead the Madani Economy, the latest economic framework in designing the policies and have coordination with the relevant ministries that...
Weigh pros, cons of AMF carefully amid rising geopolitics — Economists
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The Asian Monetary Fund (AMF) proposal should be weighed carefully in the context of rising global economic uncertainty and geopolitics,...