Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid Ongoing West Asia Peace Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, as investors kept an eye on the ongoing peace negotiations over the West Asia crisis, an analyst said.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead of US Non-farm Payroll Report Release

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against major and regional currencies including the US dollar at the close on Friday as investors remain cautious ahead of the United States non-farm payrolls (NFP) report amid renewed escalation in the West Asia conflict.

Malaysia Eyes Leadership In Advanced Packaging As AI Reshapes Global Chip Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning itself to move beyond its long-standing leadership in assembly, testing and packaging towards leadership in advanced packaging as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global semiconductor industry.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies but eased versus the US dollar as investors remained cautious following renewed escalation in the West Asia conflict, which dimmed hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran.

Gold Futures Extend Gains On Weaker Greenback, US Treasury Yields Decline

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended gains, closing higher on Thursday, as market sentiment improved following a decline in United States Treasury yields and a weaker US dollar.

Malaysia Positions Carbon Market As Strategic Economic Pillar To Drive Trade Competitiveness - Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning the carbon market as a critical economic driver to bolster industrial competitiveness and meet its ambitious climate targets under the newly approved National Carbon Market Policy (DPKK).

Agro-Commodity Sector Faces Challenges In Attracting Youth -- Noraini

BANGI, May 7 (Bernama) -- The country's agribusiness sector is facing challenges in attracting the interest and participation of the younger generation in exploring opportunities in the industry, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Slightly Higher After BNM's OPR Hold

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher today, supported by continued buying in banking heavyweights following Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

PUNB Cuts Prosper Grow Financing Profit Rate To Support Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) has reduced the financing profit rate under its PROSPER GROW scheme to 3.5 per cent per annum from between 5.0 and 6.75 per cent previously to help Bumiputera entrepreneurs cope with rising operating costs. 

Azizan Jaafar Appointed New CEO Of VentureTECH

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has appointed Azizan Jaafar as its chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect.

Ringgit Opens Higher, May Extend Gains If OPR Holds At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s momentum to open higher on Thursday, amid expectations that it could appreciate further today.

SME Malaysia, NRES To Strengthen Collaboration On Sustainable SME Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The SME Association of Malaysia (SME Malaysia) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) are committed to advancing collaboration in driving a more inclusive and sustainable future for Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs).