| LATEST NEWS | PM Anwar, Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov witnessed the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Petronas and Turkmenistan authorities-- PMO | At 6 pm, the ringgit eased to 4.1340/1395 versus the US dollar from Thursday's close of 4.1145/1195 | The collaboration opens up space for more strategic engagements in future, including exploring the great potential of Turkmenistan's natural gas sector, which has among the world's largest gas reserves - PMO | Gabungan Kelab Media Malaysia (GKMM) state affiliates receive RM10,000, GKMM receive RM30,000 from Communications Ministry - Fahmi | The achievement comes as Malaysia and Turkmenistan mark 30 years of cooperation in the energy sector, which has been a key pillar of bilateral relations between the two countries -- PMO | |
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as stronger-than-expected United States (US) labour market data reinforced expectations that the US Federal Reserve would maintain its restrictive monetary policy stance, boosting demand for the greenback, an economist said.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, taking the cue from weaker regional rubber futures and firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within the US$4,400 per troy ounce to US$4,500 per troy ounce range next week, supported by safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over the United States interest rate outlook.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded easier against the US dollar on Friday morning but strengthened against other major currencies amid a cautious currency market, as authorities across Asia issued statements reaffirming their commitment to stabilise their respective currencies.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) --The Kuala Lumpur rubber market rose sharply on Wednesday, reaching a new high for 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on the Philippines’ non-life insurance segment, citing robust growth prospects driven by economic expansion and a pipeline of large domestic infrastructure projects.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Local handicraft products maker Goods for Good, in its endeavour to seek business profits, also takes pains to give back to the community by employing disabled persons, single mothers and senior citizens.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is forecast to trade within a narrow range of RM3.95 to RM3.97 against the US dollar next week as trading activity may be subdued during the holiday-shortened week.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$129.73 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with US$126.61 billion at end-March 2026.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia increased demand for the greenback amid heightened risk aversion.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback and other major currencies on Tuesday, amid negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran that could end the conflict and lead to the reopening of the Straits of Hormuz.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Banks in Malaysia and some Asia-Pacific (APAC) economies will be less impacted by higher energy prices, according to Moody’s Ratings.
