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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar today but rose versus other major currencies, as the greenback continued to strengthen amid rising geopolitical risks, an analyst said.
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower on Wednesday as rising geopolitical risks spurred the buying of safe haven assets such as the greenback, nevertheless it still emerged as a global best performer against the US dollar in a three-month period from July 2 to Oct 2.
MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — Asia Pacific business aviation has plenty of growth opportunities, including the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Malaysia, and the sector is set to have a bullish outlook next year, according to the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The affirmative action taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration to protect Bumiputera interests is a positive step, according to Indonesia’s former Economic Minister Chairul Tanjung.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) hopes the government will provide better tax exemptions for them in Budget 2025 to enhance the sector’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit took a breather from recent gains to open lower against the US dollar today, weighed by a risk-off sentiment amid heightened global geopolitical tension, an analyst said.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) --The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking after recent sharp gains, in line with other regional currencies, as the United States signalled a lower interest rate cut going forward.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its strong footing, opening marginally higher against the US dollar in early trade today on the back of more interest rate cut anticipation in the United States (US) in the near term, an analyst said.
JAKARTA, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) is poised to connect Malaysian companies, particularly its business units, with firms in the Indonesian Chamber of Entrepreneurs (KEIND) to explore new opportunities in both countries and internationally.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Despite a thriving operation in major ASEAN countries, AirAsia’s persistent difficulty in obtaining an operating licence in Singapore highlights a key challenge in the aviation sector—the conflict between national protectionism and the need for open competition.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended last week's gains, opening stronger against the US dollar on Monday, supported by ongoing positive sentiment towards the local currency, an analyst said.
By Wong Chun Wai
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- It has been a while since Malaysians began to feel some pride. Certainly, the strengthening of the ringgit against the dollar has made a big impact on national confidence.
