Malaysian Cocoa Board To Enhance Cocoa Industry's Competitiveness Via R&D

KOTA KINABALU, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), plays a key role in driving cocoa research and development (R&D) to boost the industry’s competitiveness.

Ringgit Strengthens Against Us Dollar Amid Tariff Shock Effects

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at opening today, driven by tariff shocks that are expected to negatively impact the US economy, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps 6-day Losing Streak, Ci Up On Bargain Hunting

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) snapped a six-day losing streak to close the week higher as bargain-hunting emerged due to improved risk sentiment. 

TH Plantations Posts Lower 1Q Net Profit Of RM12.85 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s (THP) net profit slid to RM12.85 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) from RM13.04 million in the same quarter last year.

PM Anwar Receives Courtesy Visit From US-ABC Delegation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy visit from the delegation of the United States-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC), which expressed its commitment to continue investing in Malaysia.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar On Weaker US Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback depreciated due to weaker United States (US) economic data recorded, an analyst said.

Nearfield Instruments, A*STAR IME To Advance AI Chip Metrology In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Nearfield Instruments, a leader in advanced semiconductor metrology, has entered a multi-year research collaboration with Singapore’s A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME) to drive innovation in semiconductor metrology technologies.

Public Bank Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM1.75 Bln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd reported a higher net profit of RM1.75 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) compared with RM1.65 billion in the same period last year.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Weaker US Economic Outlook, Tariff Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback weakened on a softer United States (US) economic outlook amid tariff concerns, an analyst said.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback Despite Weaker US Dollar Index

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated against the greenback on Tuesday despite the weaker US dollar index (DXY) and lower US Treasury yields after the recent downgrade of the credit rating of the United States by Moody’s Ratings.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of Fed Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as traders remained cautious ahead of a possible interest rate cut by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed), an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Line With Regional Markets

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Monday, mirroring the lacklustre performance across Asia as weak Chinese economic data and the recent downgrade of the United States’ sovereign credit rating weighed on regional market sentiment.