Ringgit To Trade In Narrow Range Against US Dollar In Holiday-shortened Week Ahead

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a narrow range next week, hovering between 4.03 and 4.05 against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened week.

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient In 2025 Amid Tariff Wars, Geopolitical Turbulence

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has maintained its economic resilience in 2025, supported by the country’s trade neutrality and openness despite United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff wars and geopolitical turbulence, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Revised RP3 Gas Facility Base Tariff Doesn't Result In Higher Overall Gas Prices - FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- The revised gas facility base tariff for the Third Regulatory Period (RP3) from January 2026 to December 2028 does not translate into a higher overall gas price for end-users in the near term, says the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).

Gold Holds Value, Serves As Household Economic Shield

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- For most Malaysian households, surging global gold prices are more than a tale of market speculation. They act as a financial safeguard, as the value of jewellery and accumulated gold holdings rises, easing household pressures and strengthening family resilience amid the rising cost of living.

Ringgit Rises To 4.04 As Investor Confidence Strengthens; Economist Foresees Return To 3.82

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- With less than a week remaining before the close of 2025, the ringgit continued its upward momentum, trading around 4.04 against the US dollar, its highest level in nearly five years.

Ringgit Continues To Soar Against Greenback As US Consumer Confidence Remains Weak

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended stronger against the US dollar today, touching 4.04, its highest level in nearly five years, after the latest data showed that consumer confidence in the United States remains weak. 

Ringgit Climbs To Five-year New High On Weaker Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit climbed to another five-year new high against the US dollar in early Wednesday trade, supported by a weaker greenback as the US dollar index (DXY) weakened.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by expectations of a potential US interest rate cut, which boosted investor confidence in the precious metal as a safe haven.

Textron Aviation Defense Secures First Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II Deal In Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a unit of Textron Inc, has secured its first contract to supply the Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system to Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), marking a milestone entry into the Japanese military training market.

DALI Alliance Rolls Out Wireless To DALI Gateways Test, Certification Specifications

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The DALI Alliance, the international authority for lighting technology standardisation, has launched new test and certification specifications for Wireless to DALI Gateways.

Malaysia's Economy To Expand 4.3-4.5 Pct In 2026, Driven By Domestic Demand -- IPPFA

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to expand between 4.3 per cent and 4.5 per cent in 2026, reflecting a decisive shift toward growth that is increasingly supported by household consumption, services activity and internal income formation.

EMCC Secures Approval For Four New Pawnbroking Licenses From KPKT

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd (EMCC) has secured approval from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) for four new pawnbroking licenses covering two outlets in Pahang, one in Kuala Lumpur, and one in Perak.