6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to the 4.02 level against the US dollar at the close today, as the Iran-Oman energy transit talks eased concerns over supply disruptions.
6d ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in an extremely advantageous position as one of the world’s top palm oil exporters, continuing to supply edible oils to countries which are grappling with rising food prices and fertiliser supply disruptions due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower on Friday, as cautious sentiment persisted, with investors remaining on the sidelines amid ongoing conflicts in West Asia, said an analyst.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Hong Kong’s CMB Wing Lung Insurance Company Limited (CMBWLI), with a stable outlook.
7d ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as markets positioned for a softer US non-farm payrolls (NFP) reading, weighing on the greenback and lending support to regional currencies.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to enhance its relations with Japan as a weapon to boost competitiveness in the global market and increase investment in high-end niche technology industries, said key speakers at the New Japan-Malaysia Industrial Cooperation Seminar.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed easier against the US dollar today after gaining ground yesterday, with market sentiment remaining cautious amid President Trump’s unpredictable stance on the US-Iran conflict, leading to constant changes in risk appetite among traders and investors.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday's gains to close lower on Thursday, with the key index settling off its lows, as optimism over a swift end to the West Asia conflict faded sharply following US President Donald Trump's speech this morning, which fuelled global risk-off sentiment.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) reaffirmed its position as a global leader in SecurityTech for mission-critical infrastructure in fiscal year 2025, achieving revenue of 3.2 billion euros despite exchange rate effects. (1 Euro = RM4.65)
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- PixVerse, a global artificial intelligence (AI) video generation platform, has announced a major update to R1, its real-time world model, introducing shared environments and personalised avatars.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Xiong’an "Artificial Intelligence+" Industry Ecosystem Integration Development Forum, a parallel event of the 2026 ZGC Forum, brought together more than 400 global artificial intelligence (AI) experts, industry leaders and investors in Xiong’an New Area to explore the next phase of AI-driven growth and Beijing-Xiong’an collaboration.
8d ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday, supported by optimism that geopolitical tensions may be easing, although the broader market tone remains guarded.