Ringgit Remains Lower Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained lower against the US dollar in early trade today as investors remained cautious about global market developments, an analyst said. 

Diversification Key To Malaysia's Business Survival Amid Global Challenges, Says MIDA CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Diversification of operations and markets has become essential for businesses in Malaysia to stay competitive, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid.

MIDA-MIER Forum Explores Malaysia’s Economic Future

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) said the partnership to host the Budget Insights Forum: Moving Towards 2025 with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) underscores the country’s efforts to achieve an inclusive and sustainable growth.

Malaysia To Enhance Economic Co-operation With Pacific Alliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to capitalise on opportunities by enhancing economic co-operation with the Pacific Alliance, said Deputy Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended marginally higher today amid cautious sentiment as investors awaited the US consumer price index (CPI) report next week before picking a direction.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar As Global Uncertainty Drive Investors To Safe Haven Currencies

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s losses to close lower against the greenback on Tuesday, as the global economic outlook prompted investors to shift interest towards safe haven currencies, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Closes Higher As Regional Rubber Futures Markets Rally

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market continued its upward trend to close higher today.

Malaysia To Use Soft Power Diplomacy Amid Possible Economic Changes With Trump's Return

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will remain neutral and is prepared to face possible changes in the global economic landscape following Donald Trump’s return as United States (US) president by focusing on soft power diplomacy in dealing with the new administration, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.   

Malaysia To Closely Monitor Development Of Trump Tariff Threat On BRICS - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as a partner country of BRICS, will closely monitor the development of US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on BRICS countries, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Govt To Simplify Cross-border Approvals To Enable Efficient Fund Flows -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama)  – The government will simplify financial cross-border approvals under the Foreign Exchange Policy, enabling funds to flow efficiently based on their mandate size to ensure Malaysia remains competitive in attracting foreign venture capital, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Duck Creek, Suncorp Partner To Transform Insurance Operations With Cloud-native Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has entered into a partnership with Suncorp, one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s largest general insurers.

Malaysian Banks To Record Higher Profits In 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector is projected to continue recording higher profits in 2025, supported by steady loan growth, a stable interest rate environment, and non-interest income, said an economist.