MATRADE’s Virtual Sourcing Programme At MIHAS 2024 Achieves RM347 Mln In Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The International Sourcing Programme (INSP) organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 has been a success, with the virtual segment having achieved RM347 million in sales to date. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as most traders remained on the sidelines ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut.

HLIB : Malaysia In Strong Position Amid US Election Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Bhd believes that Malaysia’s neutral geopolitical stance places it in a stronger position to manage potential external policy shifts that may arise in the United States (US) after its Nov 5 elections.

Ringgit Opens Easier Vs USD Ahead Of US Fed Meeting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today, as market participants adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision on interest rate cuts.

Malaysia-Brazil To Collaborate, Tap US$3 Trillion Global Halal Market - Deputy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brazil will enhance collaboration to tap the extensive global halal market which is anticipated to generate US$3 trillion (US$1=RM4.253) next year, said Agriculture and Food Security Deputy Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup.

Gold Futures Hold Steady Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives remained steady at the close today ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 17-18.

Ringgit Appreciates 7.86 Pct Year-to-date Against US Dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has appreciated by 7.86 per cent year-to-date, reaching another 20-month high against the US dollar as the markets approach the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

FBM KLCI Rises As Investors Chase Glove Counters Amid Expectation For Outsized US Rate Cut

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended Tuesday’s trading higher, in line with global shares as hopes rise for an outsized US interest rate cut with investors chasing glove counters on news that the United States will finalise tariffs on Chinese goods, including medical gloves, this month.

Ringgit Opens Stronger Vs Greenback Amid Hopes Of US Rate Cuts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended last Friday’s gains, trading firmer against the US dollar and breaching the RM4.30 level at Tuesday's opening, driven by persistent buying interest amid expectations of a US interest rate cut, analysts said.

Ringgit Likely To Continue Uptrend Next Week, Trading At 4.28-4.29 Against US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue its uptrend next week, trading at 4.28 to 4.29 against the US dollar, ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Sept 17-18. 

Gold Futures To Trade In Consolidation Mode Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) is likely to trade in consolidation mode next week, ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting on Sept 17-18. 

Proton's Maiden EV Undergoes Extensive On-Road Testing

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) has launched an extensive local testing phase for the national car maker’s maiden electric vehicle (EV), the Proton e.MAS 7.