Economist Forecasts Ringgit To Reach RM4.45 Vs US Dollar By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.

Ringgit Advances Against US Dollar At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit advanced against the US dollar at the close today following reduced demand for the American dollar influenced by softer US Producer Price Index (PPI) data and expectations of a gradual tariff implementation, said an analyst.

Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.

Govt To Monitor Implementation Of Interim Measures Related To MHIT Products -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The implementation of interim measures to alleviate the impact of premium adjustments for medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) products will be monitored continuously to ensure their effectiveness, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

LIAM, MTA, PIAM Announce Interim Measures To Cushion Impact Of Recent Premium Repricing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) and Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) today announced interim measures to support policyholders and participants impacted by the recent premium and contribution repricing.

ITOs To Spread Out Change In Premiums Over A Minimum Of Three Years -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced interim measures to help manage the impact of medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) premium adjustments, with insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) to spread out the changes in premiums over a minimum of three years for all policyholders affected by the repricing.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds Amid Mixed Performances From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded and closed higher due to buying support in selected heavyweights amid mixed performances from Asian markets. 

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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Amid Profit-taking In Plantation Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished slightly higher on Wednesday as gains in utility stocks helped offset selling pressure in the plantation sector.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, amid a firm US Dollar Index (DXY) as the Federal Reserve (Fed) minutes signalled a pause in the rate cut cycle.

Ringgit, Emerging Market Currencies Slide Against Greenback At The Close

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, along with other emerging market currencies, continued to depreciate against the greenback on Thursday as uncertainties over Trump 2.0 policies and their impact on the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy looms large, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Renewed Interest In Selected Heavyweights

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index reversed early losses to end higher today on renewed interest in utilities as well as industrial product and services stocks amid the mixed performance by regional peers.