Ringgit Closes Higher, Mirroring Regional Trend

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the greenback in the month's final trading day, reflecting broader strength in some regional currencies.

India's Commerce Department Urges ASEAN To Buy More From India

From Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah

NEW DELHI, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The balance of trade relationship between India and ASEAN is crucial for long-term economic growth and should not be skewed in favour of one side, said India’s Commerce Department’s Additional Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.

Climate Action Champion Mohamed Nasheed Receives 2024 Global Citizen Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Pioneering human rights activist, climate action advocate, former Maldives President, and Climate Vulnerable Forum current Secretary-General, Mohamed Nasheed, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Global Citizen Award.

Research Firms Upbeat About IHH

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) remains upbeat about IHH Healthcare Bhd’s strategic plan for both organic and inorganic growth over the mid-to-long term. 

Analysts Positive On Sime Darby FY2025 Earnings Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has raised its financial year 2025 and 2026 (FY2025–FY2026) earnings forecasts for Sime Darby Bhd by two per cent to account for an upward revision of its 2025 Perodua sales volume assumption to 330,000 units from 310,000 units.

Malaysia Needs More Than Policies For Green Port Transformation -- Port Klang Authority

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The greening of Malaysia’s port sector needs more than policies for green port and sustainable practice transformation, said Port Klang Authority (PKA) general manager Captain Subramaniam Karuppiah.

Maybank Asset Management Partners With Fidelity International To Launch Multi-Asset Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Maybank Asset Management Sdn Bhd (MAM Malaysia) has launched the MAMG Alpha Capital & Income Opportunities Fund to enhance diversification and deliver both income and capital growth. 

Ringgit Higher Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today amid renewed buying interest, with investors flocking towards the local currency following the Thanksgiving holidays in the United States (US).

Ringgit Ends Flat In Quiet Trading Ahead Of US Thanksgiving Holiday

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended flat against the US dollar on Thursday in a quiet trading session due to significantly reduced demand from key investors ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday, an analyst said.

LIAM CEO Mark O’Dell Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) chief executive officer Mark O’Dell has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2024. 

JS-SEZ Draft Agreement: Review In Final Stage, To Be Finalised By Next Month - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The review of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) draft agreement between the Malaysian and Singaporean governments is in the final stage and is expected to be finalised by December, said the Ministry of Economy. 

Welspun One Invests US$325 Mln To Develop India's Largest Logistics Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Welspun One, India’s fastest-growing new-age logistics and industrial real estate manager, is investing US$325 million in the country’s largest single-location ‘Grade A’ warehousing and industrial park at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Navi Mumbai. (US$1=RM4.43)