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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit climbed to another five-year new high against the US dollar in early Wednesday trade, supported by a weaker greenback as the US dollar index (DXY) weakened.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit climbed to another new high at Tuesday’s closing, touching 4.0615, the strongest level last seen in early March 2021, as expectations of a United States (US) interest rate cut continued to pressure the greenback.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) continued its upward momentum for a fourth consecutive session, underpinned by ongoing support from domestic institutional investors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Modon Holding PSC (Modon) has announced a new joint venture to develop Harborside 4, a 54-storey residential tower on one of the last prime waterfront sites in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, United States (US), marking a further step in the group’s global expansion strategy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leading index (LI) annual performance increased 3.6 per cent to 116.2 points in October 2025, from 112.2 in the previous corresponding month, signalling optimistic economic momentum ahead of 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today, supported by a weaker greenback as the US Dollar Index (DXY) declined 0.33 per cent to 98.271 points amid thin trading conditions during the holiday-shortened week.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint-venture company between MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, continues to move forward with the electrification of its port truck fleet, which is scheduled to be implemented next year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Citaglobal Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Citaglobal Land Sdn Bhd, has accepted two construction contracts from UDA Land (South) Sdn Bhd and the Public Works Department (JKR) totalling RM82.72 million.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Monday due to profit-taking and a lack of fresh market catalysts.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rose 1.4 per cent in November 2025, edging up from 1.3 per cent in October, with the consumer price index at 135.1 points compared with 133.3 a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Expanding bumiputera participation in commercial real estate is an important lever in Malaysia’s nation-building agenda, with Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) acting as a key institutional platform to drive wealth creation and economic growth.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – The ringgit was Asia’s best-performing currency this year against its regional peers, with its gains underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and buoyant exports, while interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) provided pivotal support to the local currency.
