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Economy
MSME Policy Should Focus On Coordinated, Outcome-Oriented Support -- MIER
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) policy should move beyond expanding the quantum of assistance towards building a more coordinated, accessible and outcome-oriented ecosystem, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).
Market
Ringgit Ends Lower After US Fed Hints At Rate Hike
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in negative territory at midday, tracking weaker regional peers amid heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
Corporate
Bursa Malaysia Seeks Feedback On Phase 2 Of Deposited Securities Dematerialisation
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd today issued a consultation paper to seek feedback on proposed amendments to facilitate Phase 2 of the dematerialisation of securities deposited with Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn Bhd.
AmanahRaya Appoints Mohd Iskandar Dzulkarnain As Group Managing Director
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Amanah Raya Bhd has appointed Datuk Mohd Iskandar Dzulkarnain Ramli as its group managing director, effective today.
IKEA Malaysia Appoints Takeshi Murai As Country Retail Director
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- IKEA Malaysia has appointed Takeshi Murai as its country retail director, effective today, succeeding Malcolm Pruys, who has led the Malaysia business since September 2022.