Ringgit Hits Near Eight-year High Of 3.89 Vs US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit climbed to a fresh high of 3.8995 against the US dollar on Thursday, hovering near its strongest level in almost eight years.

Bursa Key Index Falls 0.32 Pct As Profit-taking Weighs On Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished today’s trading in negative territory, with the key index losing 0.32 per cent, while the broader market saw losers outnumbering gainers amid profit-taking and weak sentiment ahead of the Chinese New Year break next week.

Commercial Viability, Committed Offtakers Vital For ASEAN’s Green Energy Ambition - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) — The region’s ambitious green energy path under the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiatives must be underpinned not only by infrastructure, but also by commercial viability to translate regional ambitions into execution, said Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) chief grid officer Hasmarizal Hassan.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Steady Domestic Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, despite a firmer greenback, as continued confidence in Malaysia’s economic fundamentals supported the local currency.

Ringgit Extends Gains, Boosted By Strong Economic Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose by 0.25 per cent against the US dollar, strengthening for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, supported by encouraging domestic economic indicators.

EC-Council Expands AI Certifications For Trusted Workforce Readiness

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- EC-Council, a global leader in applied cybersecurity education and training, has unveiled its Enterprise AI Credential Suite, introducing four new role-based artificial intelligence (AI) certifications alongside Certified CISO v4, an updated executive cyber leadership programme.

Greg Norman Joins DayOne As Board Advisor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- DayOne Data Centers Limited (DayOne), a Singapore-headquartered global hyperscale data centre platform, has appointed Greg Norman as a Board Advisor to support its long-term strategy for global expansion and sustainable growth across Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against Greenback Amid Caution Ahead Of US Labour Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar on Wednesday, as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of key United States labour market data release.

IMFC-J Receives 1,000 Enquiries, Facilitating RM73 Billion In Potential Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre - Johor (IMFC-J) has received about 1,000 enquiries and is facilitating potential investments totalling nearly RM73 billion, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Ringgit Climbs To 3.92 Vs US Dollar Ahead Of Malaysia's GDP Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit revisited the 3.92 level to end higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors took positions ahead of the release of Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) data on Friday.

SPF, GFTN Partner To Accelerate Global Fintech Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Startup Policy Forum (SPF) announced a strategic collaboration with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to accelerate fintech and digital innovation through coordinated policy engagement, ecosystem development and cross-border growth programmes.

Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Projection To 2.0-4.0 Pct

SINGAPORE, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Singapore has upgraded its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 to between two and four per cent from the previous targets of one to three per cent, said its Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).