Ringgit Hits Strongest Level Since June 2021, Rises 0.69 Pct Against USD

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rallied to 4.1275/1310 against the US dollar on Wednesday, marking its strongest level since June 2021.

AAX Issues Circular On Proposed RM6.8 Bln Acquisition For Shareholders' Review

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has released a detailed circular on the RM6.8 billion acquisition of Capital A Bhd's entire equity stake in AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB) for its shareholders’ review ahead of its Extraordinary General Meeting on Oct 16.

Ringgit Extends Gains Against Greenback On US Economic Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward momentum against the US dollar at today’s opening, breaking through the RM4.14 level for the first time since November 2021, an economist said.

Malaysia And Indonesia Discuss Cooperation In MSME And Cooperative Development

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick held discussions with his Indonesian counterpart, Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises, Teten Masduki, on bilateral cooperation in cooperative development and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Batik Air To Launch New Penang-Jakarta Route In October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Batik Air is set to launch its new route between Penang International Airport and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta starting Oct 1.

Ringgit Jumps To 34-month High Vs US Dollar After China Unveils Stimulus Measures

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday, reaching its highest level in 34 months after China unveiled a stimulus package aimed at revitalising its economy.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar, Revisits RM4.19 Level

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit revisits the RM4.19 level against the US dollar today, with immediate support expected at RM4.07, driven by Malaysia’s lower-than-forecasted CPI increase of 1.9 per cent and a 50 basis point interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

Lower Inflation Helps Ringgit Extend Gain Against US Dollar At Close

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday as a lower domestic inflation rate helped to extend its recent gains, an analyst said. 

Penang Port Set To Exceed 1.5 Mln TEUs By Year-end, Says CEO

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Penang Port Sdn Bhd is expected to exceed a container handling capacity of 1.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by the end of this year, said its chief executive officer Datuk Sasedharan Vasudevan.

Malaysia's August Inflation Eases To 1.9 Pct - DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation rate for August 2024 has eased to 1.9 per cent, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching 133.2, compared to 130.7 in the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

Malaysia’s Air Traffic Recovery To Hit 94 Pct In 2024 - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation passenger traffic is now forecast to recover to 94 per cent this year, a sharp increase from the modest four per cent growth initially projected, MIDF Research said.

Ringgit Kicks Off The Week In Steady Mode, Bullish Outlook Remains

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat on Monday and is expected to retain its bullish trend as the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate cut last week signalled a soft landing for the US economic growth.