1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali and Abdul Hamid A Rahman
PETALING JAYA, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- An economist has called for ASEAN country members to focus more on sustainable development as a group, integrating economic growth with technological advances and social inclusion.
1y ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market eased slightly on Monday, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar in early trade as the greenback strengthened, supported by improvements in the US labour market and a robust economy, an analyst said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to sustain steady growth in 2025 of above 5.0 per cent, supported by strategic investment, robust fiscal management and economic resilience, said the Ministry of Finance.
1y ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.
1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade at around RM4.50 to the US dollar next week, with investors being cautious ahead of the US inflation report as well as a series of speeches by US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials scheduled during the period.
1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its uptrend for the fourth consecutive day to end the week higher as traders stayed cautious over the policies of the new United States (US) administration under Donald Trump.
1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s loss to close higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by renewed demand despite the greenback’s positive momentum.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly up against the US dollar in early trade in the scenario of a hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) tone and positive economic data, said an analyst.
1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, extending yesterday’s losses as bullish global economic outlook provided support for the greenback.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- As the 2025 ASEAN chair Malaysia will focus on leveraging the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade agreement now in force.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) — ASEAN needs a unified strategy to boost the region’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, said Yinson Holdings Bhd chief executive officer Lim Chern Yuan.