Malaysia To Boost Semiconductor Expertise As US Rescinds Chip Export Curbs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can have greater access to more advanced semiconductor chips following Washington’s move to rescind curbs on chip exports, a move that can propel it to move beyond its current strength in midstream packaging and testing into higher-value upstream chip design.

Ringgit Extends Gains On Positive Trade Signals, Finishing At Six-month High 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to appreciate against the US dollar to end firmer today, closing at over six-month high, driven by signs of easing global trade tensions, an analyst said.

Ringgit Ends At Over Five-month High Vs US Dollar Amid Tariff-talk Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar today to finish at more than a five-month high amid renewed interest following encouraging tariff talks between Malaysia and the US government.

Ringgit Set To Hover Between RM4.37 And RM4.38 Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to hover within a tight range of RM4.37 to RM4.38 next week, as markets focus on a series of key US data releases, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Flat Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade flat next week, potentially trading at around RM4.41 to RM4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Greenback Amid Trade War, Tariff Uncertainties

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, supported by a weaker greenback amid uncertainties surrounding the trade war and tariff tensions, said an analyst.

Bank Muamalat's Unit Launches New Shariah-compliant Gold Investment Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Muamalat Invest Sdn Bhd has launched a new Shariah-compliant gold investment fund, the Muamalat-i Gold Fund (MiGOLD).

Ringgit Ends Almost Flat Vs US Dollar On Cautious Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended almost flat against the US dollar today as traders remain cautious ahead of the trade talks between the United States and Japan this Thursday, said an analyst.

Balanced Development, Lasting Impact: Tun Abdullah’s Economic Blueprint Remembered

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Allahyarham Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be remembered not only as Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister but also as a visionary leader who championed a more inclusive and regionally balanced approach to economic development, said economists.

Ringgit Likely To Strengthen Further Next Week Amid Weakening US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to extend its gains against the US dollar next week, potentially trading between 4.41 and 4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Ringgit Ends Lower Vs Greenback Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, mirroring the broader trend across Asian currencies amid ongoing concerns over escalating trade tensions.

Ringgit Retreats To Open Marginally Lower As Trump’s Tariff Move Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to open marginally lower today, weighed by pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs.