Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment Ahead Of US FOMC Meeting Minutes

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pulled back from yesterday’s modest gains to close slightly lower on Wednesday, with weakness observed in more than half of the key index components, as investor sentiment remained uncertain ahead of the release of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes later tonight.

Malaysia’s AI Data Centre Development To Be Impacted By Recent US Restrictions -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to face challenges in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres due to the recent restrictions by the United States (US) on AI chip exports, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Minutes Release

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as the market remained cautious ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes on Thursday, said an analyst.

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar On Sustained Hope For Fed Rate Cut

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar, fueled by continued expectation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates.

Ringgit To Trade Cautiously Ahead Of FOMC Minutes

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously against the US dollar next week ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes on Feb 20.  

MoF Dismisses 2026 Car Price Hike Reports, Says Vehicle Valuation Review Underway  

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF), together with the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) and the automotive industry, is reviewing the vehicle valuation method to ensure that tax is imposed fairly, neutrally, and consistently.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday on mild profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by SD Guthrie and Tenaga Nasional, analysts said.

Malaysia Must Adopt Proactive Approach To Mitigate Risks As Global Trade Landscape Shifts - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must adopt a proactive approach to mitigate risks and capitalise on emerging opportunities as the global trade landscape shifts due to the import tariff hike by the United States, said an economist.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar and other major currencies ahead of the two-day US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which starts today, and a holiday-shortened week, an analyst said.  

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Muted Trading Ahead Of CNY

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished in the negative territory today dampened by subdued trading observed across the board ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) festive holidays, said an analyst.

Ringgit Rises On Moody's Positive Sovereign Credit Rating

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, bolstered by Moody’s recent positive rating on Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating, an analyst said.  

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today as investors stayed cautious ahead of key economic data releases this week and the Chinese New Year break.