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KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early Thursday dealings, supported by improved buying sentiment for the domestic currency despite a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY).
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Wednesday on caution ahead of US inflation data later tonight and as the global trade war escalated.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong-listed Unity Group Holdings International Ltd is targeting a 25-million tonnes reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Malaysia through its sustainability projects.
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Mac (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is urging oil palm plantation owners and companies to plan for replanting in order to sustain productivity with mature trees that provide optimal fresh fruit bunches (FFB) yields.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market was mixed on Wednesday, in tandem with the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- AwanBiru Technology Bhd (Awantec), through its subsidiary Awantec Systems Sdn Bhd, has launched the Gemini AI Training Programme to equip professionals and businesses with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven productivity skills to enhance workplace efficiency.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in January 2025, led by growth in manufacturing sector output, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday on selling pressure in selected financial services and plantation stocks, as United States (US) equities continued to face volatility due to fresh recessionary concerns.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Industry leaders welcomed the passing of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) (Amendment) Bill 2025, hailing it as a balanced approach that strengthens social security while ensuring business sustainability.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Despite global market volatility, foreign investors have remained net buyers of Malaysia’s Private Debt Securities (PDS) for five consecutive months, underscoring confidence in the country’s corporate bond market.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for March 19, according to an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- SuperFreeze, an operator, developer, and owner of advanced cold storage facilities in Asia, has appointed Troy Shortell as Co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
