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.

Batik Air Launches New Subang Routes To Singapore, Jakarta, Johor Bahru & Langkawi

SUBANG, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has launched four new routes from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, offering direct flights to Singapore, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, and Langkawi.

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.

CIMB Sees 68 Pct Earnings Surge For Building Materials In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd projects Malaysia’s building materials sector’s core earnings will rise to 68 per cent in 2026, up sharply from a forecasted 15 per cent in 2025, before moderating to 16 per cent in 2027.

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.

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.

Uni-Fuels Secures Three-Year Supply Of Marine Fuels 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited, a Singapore-based global provider of marine fuel solutions, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Uni-Fuels Pte Ltd (Uni-Fuels Singapore), has received a Letter of Award (LOA) for a three-year marine fuel supply contract.

Malaysia’s Digital Banking Sector Paves Way For 2025 Growth, Positive Crypto Outlook

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The full rollout of all five licensed digital banks in 2025 has reshaped Malaysia’s digital finance landscape, signalling a decisive shift toward a more inclusive and technology-enabled financial ecosystem.

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).

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.

ChemOne Appoints Mohamed Nazri As Advisor, Board Member Of PEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- ChemOne Group (ChemOne) has appointed Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz as a Board Member of Pengerang Energy Complex Sdn Bhd (PEC) and Advisor to the Group, strengthening ChemOne’s leadership capabilities and strategic direction.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at mid-afternoon as investors stayed cautious and locked in profits ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) policy decision on interest rates, while also mirroring the downbeat performance across regional markets.