Ringgit Ends Higher Ahead Of US Labour Data

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the greenback on Wednesday as traders awaited the United States (US) labour market data this week, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against Greenback Ahead US Labour Market Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher on Wednesday ahead of the US labour market data this week, which will be an important input for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members when they meet on Sept 16 and 17. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Ahead Of BNM's MPC Meeting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended on a low note on Tuesday as market sentiments remained cautious, with traders bracing for Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday to gauge the latest economic assessments.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback Ahead Of BNM Policy Meeting, US Non-farm Payrolls

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher on Tuesday but is likely to trade cautiously today as traders will be observing Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee meeting this Thursday, along with the United States (US) non-farm payrolls (NFP) report on Friday. 

Ringgit Likely To Trade Sideways With Upside Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade sideways with an upside bias next week, reflecting a cautious but optimistic market sentiment, ahead of the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled on Sept 4, said an economist.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as traders turned cautious ahead of the United States (US) Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data to be released later tonight. 

Income From Crypto Activities Subject To Income Tax Act 1967 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Income derived from digital cryptocurrency activities such as trading, mining, and exchange in Malaysia is subject to income tax under Section 4 of the Income Tax Act 1967 because digital currencies are classified as commodities that can be considered business income.

Axiata Shares Ease After Lower Revenue In Second Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd shares eased in early trade today after the group reported a decline in revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025).

Ringgit Extends Gain To Open Higher Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s gain to open higher against the greenback on Friday as more investors shifted toward emerging currencies on rising expectations of an interest rate cut in the United States next month and ahead of a US inflation report later today.

Ringgit Stages Rebound To End Higher Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Report

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped a two-day losing streak to end higher against the greenback on Thursday on rising bets for an interest rate cut in the United States next month and ahead of a key US inflation report tomorrow.

Axiata On Track To Achieve Gearing Ratio Of 2.5 Times Net Debt To EBITDA In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd is on track to achieve a gearing ratio of 2.5 times net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) by the end of 2026, as the level stood at 2.76 times as at June 30, 2025.

Ringgit Opens Flat Amid Cautious Economic Sentiment

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the greenback on Thursday as investors await fresh leads ahead of key US inflation data.