| 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 | |
PETALING JAYA, June 9 (Bernama) -- Reliable and accessible credit data is critical to improving access to financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as it reduces information gaps and enables more efficient allocation of credit, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's call for an immediate crackdown on illegal foreign-run businesses nationwide is timely, as such operations can harm micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- The ongoing global supply and energy crisis should not be viewed solely as an oil price issue, but as a broader physical disruption that could gradually affect households through rising costs of living, according to Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Japan’s life insurers have increasingly relied on reinsurance in recent years, with the overall cession rate as a percentage of total gross premium written for the segment rising to more than 24 per cent in 2023 and 2024 from just under 10 per cent in 2020, according to a new AM Best report.
ALOR SETAR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Leakage of subsidised fuel due to smuggling activities continues to pose a major threat to the country’s fiscal position, with the government estimated to be losing billions of ringgit annually following the misuse of subsidised diesel intended for local consumers, according to an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday, weighed down by persistent selling activities in selected heavyweights, led by utilities, telecommunications and media, as well as consumer products and services sectors.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Monday, driven by hopes of a resolution to the war between the United States (US) and Iran although conditions remained highly fluid.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as continued selling on selected heavyweights, led by the industrial products and services and utilities counters, weighed on market sentiment.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by improved market sentiment amid investor optimism over possible progress in negotiations between the United States and Iran.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of between RM3.95 and RM3.97 next week against the US dollar amid a shortened trading week.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and major currencies on Friday, supported by easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and Malaysia’s improving macroeconomic outlook.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, supported by Malaysia’s favourable domestic fundamentals.
