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KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed easier against the US dollar on Monday, tracking the performance of its regional peers, as market sentiment remained extremely guarded while the foreign exchange market navigated a period of economic uncertainties.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed last Friday’s losses to close higher on Monday, tracking gains in regional markets.
From Ahmad Erwan Othman
AUCKLAND, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has identified three priority areas for enhanced cooperation with New Zealand, namely sustainability, digital transformation and food security.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The trade permit requirement for US artificial intelligence (AI) chips signals Malaysia’s commitment to transparency and global standards, as well as curbing illicit activities in the AI ecosystem.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s flagship financial technology (fintech) event MyFintech Week (MyFW) returns for its third edition from Aug 4-7, 2025, as the country assumes the ASEAN chairmanship, underscoring its commitment to regional cooperation in driving digital financial transformation.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade registered a total sales of RM154.3 billion in May 2025, reflecting a 4.4 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has arranged a US$160 million senior unsecured loan for its Brazil-based client, BTG Pactual, marking another milestone in their long-standing relationship. (US$1=RM4.24)
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- GX Bank Bhd said the overnight policy rate (OPR) cut to 2.75 per cent from three per cent could potentially address the household debt service ratio while providing a reprieve in disposable income.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened nearly flat on Monday, taking a cue from Wall Street’s subdued close last week, as renewed protectionist trade rhetoric from Washington kept investors cautious.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Effective immediately, all exports, tranships and transits of high-performance AI chips of US origin are subject to a Strategic Trade Permit, an initiative to close regulatory gaps, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced today.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their buying streak for the eighth consecutive week, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, lifted by concerns over Washington’s plan to impose tariffs on three major trading partners from Aug 1, 2025.
