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From Harlina Samson
HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government is finalising follow-up measures to address the concerns of local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by competition from foreign e-commerce platforms, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
From Harlina Samson
HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China have agreed on the proposed extension of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project from Kota Bharu to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is looking to leverage Malaysia’s expertise in halal certification and regulatory standards to strengthen its halal ecosystem and expand its halal exports into the Southeast Asian market, said Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against major currencies on Thursday but weakened against the greenback as upbeat United States economic data reinforced expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve (Fed).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must move beyond setting benchmarks for the halal industry and become a market-maker, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Sabah will exercise full sovereignty over the development of its carbon projects and the collection of state revenues, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- China-based titanium dioxide and inorganic chemical materials manufacturer, LB Group Co Ltd, has expanded its footprint in Malaysia with the launch of a new facility at the Gurun Heavy Industrial Park (GHIP) in Kedah, representing a total investment of RM1 billion.
From Harlina Samson
HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured more than RM28 billion in potential investments following trade talks with major Chinese industry players, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy could expand by an average 5.7 per cent in 2026, exceeding official forecasts, driven by stronger manufacturing, construction and investments, said two economists.
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Income and wages must remain a priority in the planning of Budget 2027, alongside efforts to strengthen the capabilities of local companies in high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM112.16 million for the third quarter ended July 31, 2026 (3Q 2026), compared with RM101.17 million in the same quarter last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Housing affordability should be assessed based on the overall cost of living, including rent or mortgage payments, transport, utilities, maintenance and access to everyday needs, said online property marketplaces.
