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SHAH ALAM, April 20 (Bernama) -- Invest Selangor Bhd will hold engagement sessions with key sectors such as services and construction within one to two weeks as part of efforts to boost the state’s economic resilience through the Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package Phase 2.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, reflecting the weaker performance in the US COMEX market, as a stronger US dollar pressured prices amid the renewed US-Iran conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Monday, remaining in a tight range as markets kept a close watch on developments in West Asia.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by buying interest in large-cap stocks as investors shifted toward defensive counters amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.
PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic on 2026's growth outlook despite uncertain geopolitics issues, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought shelter in safe-haven assets, with the greenback seen as one of the ways to preserve capital.
By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, a sustained global semiconductor upcycle is expected to drive Penang’s economic growth through 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Iran’s move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is welcome news, but it is too early to celebrate as the security situation remains fragile with elevated insurance costs, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as external drivers remain dominant.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to remain well-supported next week, underpinned by inflationary concerns as oil prices are expected to remain high.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday, in line with weakness in the US COMEX market.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), said an analyst.
