Malaysia Added As BRICS Partner Country, Trade Access With Member States

BANGI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, officially added to a group of 13 BRICS partner countries, will give it trade access with other partner countries within the bloc, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute (MINDA-UKM) director Professor Tan Sri Dr Noor Azlan Ghazali.

Ringgit Expected To Rise Five Pct If Kamala Harris Is Elected US President -- Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to strengthen by five per cent if the current United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris is elected as US President before the end of the year, said Allianz SE chief economist Ludovic Subran. 

Steady Growth And Political Stability Paving The Way For Critical Reforms -- Morgan Stanley

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recent stability and steady growth are paving the way for the government to implement critical reforms, including the overhaul of costly fuel and power subsidies, said Morgan Stanley Investment Management.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Trading Lower Amidst Weak Sentiments

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained on a downtrend at the end of the morning trading session today, dragged down by profit-taking in selected heavyweights amidst weaker sentiments among regional peers, said an analyst.

Govt To Prioritise Ringgit Use In International Settlements – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to promote the use of local currency in international settlements and periodically enhance mechanisms with strategic partner countries.

Malaysia, 12 Other Countries Officially Added As BRICS Partner Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been recognised as one of 13 nations officially added to BRICS as a partner country, a bloc that collectively accounts for one-fifth of global trade.

Anwar's Visit And Investment Promotion Mission Generate RM82.6 Bln In Potential Investments – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- A total of eleven Trade and Investment Missions (TIM), including six official visits led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim from January to September 2024, have resulted in potential investments totalling RM82.6 billion.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower For Third Consecutive Day 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower for the third consecutive day, mirroring the subdued performance of the United States (US) stock indices following a day of mixed trading, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Mixed Wall Street Overnight

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday amid Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight as traders expect a potentially less aggressive rate cuts by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) next month, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Rebounds Slightly Vs USD In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up against the US dollar in the early session on Wednesday, amidst cautious sentiments on the global economic front as recent losses prompted some investors to shift towards emerging currencies, said an analyst.

Gold Futures Close Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally lower amidst continued concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions, the United States (US) election uncertainties as well as the slower pace of US interest rate cuts, analysts said. 

Kodansha’s App K MANGA Branches Into Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Kodansha Ltd, one of Japan’s major publishers with hit manga titles such as Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, Blue Lock, and GACHIAKUTA, has launched its official manga app “K MANGA” in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.