ASEAN's Neutrality Offers Viable Platform For Trade, Investment With Major Economies -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s neutrality offers a rare, viable platform for trade, technology collaboration and investment with all major economic players, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia-US ART Supports Stable Trade-- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) is a sovereign, rules-based mechanism that reinforces Malaysia’s ability to sustain stable, predictable commercial ties with major economies, especially at a time when unilateral tariff actions are becoming the norm.

PMW International To Fast-track Sarawak Expansion After Ace Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 – PMW International Bhd is set to accelerate its expansion plans in Sarawak following its ACE Market listing, driven by the group’s confidence in strengthening its manufacturing and infrastructure capabilities.

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback, Rises Vs Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly easier against the US dollar this morning, reflecting a technical correction after its recent gains.

Gold Futures End Lower As Hopes For December US Rate Cut Cool

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower as expectations of a US rate cut in December eased, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes. 

AAX’s Maiden Istanbul Flight Sees Strong Two-way Demand

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

ISTANBUL (TURKIYE), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X’s (AAX) inaugural flight to Istanbul, Turkiye, recorded strong demand in both directions, with the outbound Kuala Lumpur flight operating at 81 per cent capacity and the return flight nearly 89 per cent full.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Fed Signals Steady Rates

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit declined against the US dollar today as expectations for a United States interest rate cut in December have diminished.

KL Rubber Ends Higher On China Stimulus Optimism

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by optimism over potential Chinese economic stimulus and a correction in the ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Over 13,000 Engineers, Skilled Technical Personnel Trained, Absorbed Into Chip Industry Since NSS Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- A total of 13,679 engineers and skilled technical personnel have been trained, certified and absorbed into various segments of the semiconductor industry since the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) was launched in May 2024.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Renewed Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar from last Friday’s losses amid renewed demand for the local currency, underpinned by steady domestic fundamentals following Malaysia’s latest gross domestic product (GDP) report.

BNM Strengthens Digital Security System, Tackles Financial Scams Through NSRC

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), together with enforcement agencies, will continue to strengthen the digital security system and expedite action through the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to ensure that financial fraud can be combated.

Thousands Of Jobs Probably Saved By Malaysia-US Agreement On Reciprocal Trade

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Thousands of jobs in Malaysia will probably be saved by the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the United States.