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Rimbunan Hijau Celebrates 50 Years Of Economic Impact And Global Success

SIBU, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Rimbunan Hijau Group (RH) marked its 50th anniversary with a grand celebration at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang, commemorating five decades of business growth and contributions to Malaysia’s economy and international presence.

Ringgit Likely To Stay Weaker Next Week Amid US-China Trade Deal Optimism

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to stay weaker in the near term, given the optimism that a trade deal between the United States (US) and China, and perhaps the rest of the world, would be achieved within the 90-day pause period.

Malaysian Rubber Market Ends Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended the week higher ahead of the United States (US)-China trade talks and an increase in oil prices, said a dealer.

Ringgit Higher Against US Dollar On US Trade Talks Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, supported by positive sentiment following developments in trade tariffs between key global economies, including China and the United Kingdom (UK), said an economist.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Continued Profit-taking

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed early gains to close marginally lower today, dragged down by profit-taking in financial services as well as industrial products and services counters, an analyst said. 

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback Following Govt Response To Impact From US Reciprocal Tariffs

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar at the close on Monday, amid the government’s response towards the impact of the reciprocal tariff from the United States (US), said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Due To Weaker Oil Prices, Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today, pressured by falling crude oil prices and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower, But Turns Higher Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower but turned higher on Monday, buoyed by the positive sentiment of fund inflows by foreign investors throughout last week, analysts said. 

Ringgit Strengthens vs US Dollar At Close

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to end the week stronger against the US dollar today amid renewed optimism on global trade, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Mixed Regional Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today, weighed down by a mixed performance in the regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer. 

Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Slips To 48.6 In April Amid Weak Demand - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 48.6 in April from 48.8 in March, as manufacturers cut back on purchases and drew down stocks of raw materials and finished goods amid a lack of new orders, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher In Line With Wall Street's Upbeat Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, following Wall Street’s upbeat performance driven by falling US Treasury yields and the White House’s easing tariff rhetoric, including a planned rollback of 25 per cent car-related tariffs.