Ringgit Set To Trade Between 3.94 And 3.96 Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of between RM3.94 and RM3.96 against the US dollar next week.

Ringgit Closes Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies On Strong GDP Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies after Bank Negara Malaysia announced that Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), exceeding the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent, driven by robust domestic demand, investment activities and exports.

Russia Highlights Expanding Partnership With Islamic Countries

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KAZAN (Russia), May 15 (Bernama) -- Russia signalled its commitment to ongoing cooperation with Islamic countries in sectors including energy, industry, information technology (IT), construction, agriculture, finance, education, healthcare and tourism.

Mary Kay Launches Global Social Squad Pilot Program To Strengthen Digital Engagement 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has launched its Global Social Squad (GSS) Pilot Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening digital engagement by empowering Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) as brand advocates and social media content creators.

Ringgit Snaps Seven-day Rally Ahead Of 1Q GDP Data

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped a seven-trading-day rally to ease against the US dollar as traders turned cautious ahead of Malaysia’s first-quarter (1Q) 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) announcement later today.

Ringgit Mostly Higher Against Major, Regional Currencies, Slips Against US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major and regional currencies, except the US dollar, amid positive signals from the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that could benefit both Washington and Beijing.

Gradiant Deploys HyperSolved Cooling Water Solution With Global Hyperscalers 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Gradiant announced that its end-to-end cooling water solution for artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, HyperSolved, is now deployed with several of the world’s largest hyperscale operators, supporting mission-critical infrastructure across major global markets.

MAHB Optimistic On Outlook, Urges Greater Aviation-tourism Collaboration To Boost Passenger Traffic

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

BANGKOK, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), which remains optimistic on its outlook this year despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia, has called for greater cooperation across the aviation and tourism ecosystem to increase passenger traffic and support Malaysia’s aviation ambitions.

GenNx360 Capital Partners Exits Precision Aviation Group In US$2.025 Bln Deal 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- GenNx360 Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has agreed to sell its portfolio company, Precision Aviation Group (PAG), to VSE Corporation (VSE) in a transaction valued at approximately US$2.025 billion in cash and equity. (US$1 = RM3.93)

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, tracking gains across regional markets amid renewed buying interest in selected heavyweight stocks.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar For 7th Straight Day

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for a seventh straight trading day ahead of the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14-15, 2026.

ICW Borneo 2026 To Advance Sabah And Sarawak's Construction Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The International Construction Week (ICW) Borneo 2026 was officially launched in Kota Kinabalu yesterday, marking the second edition of the regional construction industry event focusing on industry development, technical discussions and engagement with stakeholders in East Malaysia.