Sarawak To Reshape Industrial Park Strategy To Focus On Future Industries, Low-Carbon Economy -- Abang Johari

KUCHING, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is prepared to reshape its industrial park development strategy with a stronger focus on future industries, high technology, and a low-carbon economy, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Cautiously Between RM4.09 And RM4.11 Vs Us Dollar Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade cautiously next week, hovering between RM4.09 and RM4.11 against the US dollar after strengthening by 0.39 per cent week-on-week.

Ringgit Continues To Soar, Hitting 4.09 Vs US Dollar, The Highest Since April 2021

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its positive momentum, jumping to the 4.09 level against the US dollar at Friday’s close, hitting a new four-year-and-seven-month high, supported by positive Malaysian economic data.

China’s Hainan FTP Marks Major Liberalisation Move, Spurring Potential Gains For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), which will officially begin island-wide special customs operations on Dec 18, 2025, is yet another testament to China’s continued economic liberalisation, in contrast to the United States’ policy directions.

Ringgit Extends Gains On Softer US Data, Fed Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the greenback for a second day, buoyed by softer US data and the Federal Reserve (Fed)’s 25-basis-point lending rate cut.

2025 Tax Trinity: US Tariffs, SST Expansion and E-invoicing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- 2025 will be remembered as the “tariff year”, no thanks to the unexpected United States (US) tariffs that shook markets worldwide, with Malaysia not spared.

Genting Bhd To Be Included In Three FTSE4good Indices, Effective Dec 22

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Genting Bhd will be included for the first time in three of the FTSE4Good indices, which are the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index, FTSE4Good ASEAN 5 Index, and FTSE4Good Emerging Index, with the inclusion taking effect on Dec 22, 2025.

Ringgit Jumps To 4.10 Against Greenback, Highest In Four And A Half Years

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit bounced to the 4.10 level against the US dollar at Thursday’s close, hitting a new high in four years and six months after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates for the third time this year, which weighed on the greenback.

Fed Rate Cut Pushes Ringgit To Four-year Peak Vs Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened at its strongest level in more than four years against the greenback after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points (bps).

Russia Seeks To Deepen Trade, Economic Cooperation With Malaysia -- Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Russia is seeking to deepen trade and economic cooperation with Malaysia, particularly in the electronics and semiconductor sectors, which Moscow considers strategically important amid global supply-chain shifts.

Ringgit Edges Lower Against Greenback At Close Ahead Of US Interest Rate Decision

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the American dollar on Wednesday ahead of a decision by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on US interest rates later tonight.

Ringgit Slips Vs US Dollar, Rises Against Majors On Fed Cut Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as investors shifted their attention to incoming US economic data, maintaining confidence that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will move ahead with a 25-basis-point rate cut after its two-day meeting concludes later tonight.