Malaysia, Egypt Have Opportunities To Access Markets In ASEAN, The Middle East, And Africa - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Egypt have significant opportunities to help each other access their respective markets, said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar AS Investors Turn Cautious

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to close lower against the US dollar on Monday as investors turned cautious in a data-packed week that included US inflation numbers, an economist said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower In Tandem With Lower Regional Rubber Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday in tandem with a downtrend in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.

EBC Bolsters LATAM Presence With Trademark Registration In Chile

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC) has announced its successful trademark registration in Chile, a milestone that strengthens the company’s footprint in Latin America (LATAM) and reinforces its commitment to responsible market expansion and investor protection.

Malaysia Has Great Potential In Downstream REE Industry, Supporting EV Manufacturing -- Nik Nazmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a great potential in the downstream rare earth elements (REE) industry as a super magnet-producing country, particularly for supporting the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Sarawak Projects Up To 6 Pct Economic Growth In 2024 -- Abang Johari

KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is projected to experience resilient economic growth of five to six per cent in 2024 due to strong external demand, increased domestic activities and easing inflationary pressures.

Ringgit Weakens Versus US Dollar As Global Uncertainties Intensify

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 -- The ringgit was traded easier against the US dollar at today’s opening with demand for the greenback improving on the back of global political and economic uncertainties, an economist said.

Peru Gears Up To Host 31st APEC Leaders Week As World Leaders Meet To Liberalise Regional Trade

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Peruvian capital city of Lima is all geared up amid tight security to host its third APEC Economic Leaders Week (AELW), a landmark event that underscores its pivotal role as the chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum this year to further liberalise trade among regional economies.

DP World-Sabah Ports Partnership To Meet ASEAN’s Thirst For Seamless Seaborne Trade

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP), through the synergy between Dubai-based DP World Plc and Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd (SPSB), is poised to integrate into DP World’s global network, strategically enhancing its role within Southeast Asia’s archipelagoes and enabling it to leverage the region’s rapid export growth.

Ringgit Closes Stronger Against US Dollar On Market Optimism

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar today, driven by broad market optimism.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Lower Crude Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, influenced by a downtrend in crude oil prices and the stronger ringgit against the greenback, a dealer said.

Malaysian Pavilion At SCEWS 2024 Exceeds Key Performance Goals

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Pavilion at Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 (SCEWC) has exceeded its key performance indicators (KPIs), demonstrating the event’s significant success, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said.