Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Major Currencies On Optimism Over Easing Tension

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.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback As US Signals Iran Exit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as global sentiment improved on hopes that the US may be leaving Iran in a matter of weeks.

Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious Next Week As West Asia Conflict Dents Sentiment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade cautiously next week as the unresolved West Asia conflict continues to shape global market direction.

Ringgit And Regional Currencies Ease Against US Dollar Amid Rising Demand For Safe-Haven Assets

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, along with other regional currencies, closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as investors, both globally and regionally, shifted back to safe-haven investments due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.

Disruption Of Global Aviation Enters Third Day With Airport And Airspace Closures

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – As the war in the Middle East enters its third day, global aviation continues to be disrupted with commercial flights across the region remaining at a standstill, as major airports continue to be closed and regional airspace restricted, resulting in a mind-boggling 2,000 flights being cancelled.

Brent Crude Could Jump By US$20 A Barrel On Monday Amid Reported Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz - Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil could jump by around US$20 on Monday as risk premiums are rapidly repriced unless clear and credible signals of de-escalation emerge over the weekend following the US-Israel attack on Iran, research and energy intelligence company Rystad Energy said today.

Khazanah Demonstrates Resilience In 2025 Amidst Global Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd reported a resilient performance for the year ended Dec 31, 2025, with net assets of RM105 billion and a 5.2 per cent return for the financial year 2025, underpinned by disciplined portfolio management and long-term value creation.

McDonald’s Malaysia To Invest RM1 Bln Over Five Years, Open 100 Restaurants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- McDonald’s Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years.

Cold Storage Reopens In Perak With Launch Of Ipoh Outlet

IPOH, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Upscale supermarket Cold Storage has returned to Perak with the official opening of its new outlet at Sentra Mall Ipoh today, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening its presence within local communities.

Ethiopian Airlines Sees Stronger Asia-Pacific Growth With Malaysia Emerging As Fast-Growing Market

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) – Ethiopian Airlines is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with Malaysia emerging as one of its fastest-growing markets amid surging air travel demand between Africa and Asia.

Apex Securities Sees Inflation At Two Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has maintained its projection for inflation to rise modestly to two per cent in 2026, the upper end of the official forecast range of 1.3-2.0 per cent.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Between 4.13-4.16 With Slight Upward Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.13 and 4.16 against the US dollar next week, with a slight upward bias after mainly weakening this week as markets lowered expectations of a United States interest rate cut at the December meeting.