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Ringgit Ends Lower As Risk Aversion Boosts US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as risk aversion strengthened the greenback, with investors remaining cautious amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Market Positioning May Limit Fallout On Malaysia From Middle East Conflict - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – The economic impact on Malaysia from the latest conflict in the Middle East could remain contained if tensions do not prolong, although near-term market volatility cannot be ruled out, economists said.

Malaysia To Study Economy Impact Following Israel, US Attacks On Iran - Economy Minister

By Nur Fadhliana Shaari

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The government will examine the impact on the country’s economy following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasruallah Mohd Nasir.

Ringgit Firmer Versus US Dollar At Close After US Supreme Court Ruling On Trump Tariffs

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Monday, staying at the 3.88 level since opening trade after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy last Friday.

US Tariff Ruling Lifts Market Sentiment, Positive For Malaysian Markets -- Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) Supreme Court ruling limiting President’s unilateral tariff authority would improve global economic and market sentiment, with economists saying the development could benefit Malaysia’s exports, capital markets and currency outlook.

MOSTI, PCCCI Collaborate To Build Innovative Ecosystem For SMEs And Startups

IPOH, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) will collaborate with the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCCI) to build an innovative ecosystem aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups.

Nomura Sees Optimistic Outlook For Malaysian Equities Amid Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market outlook remains optimistic, reflected in the strengthening of the ringgit, said global asset management firm, Nomura Asset Management.

Malaysia Has To Move Faster To Translate Innovation Into Enterprise Adoption - Chang

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has to move fast to translate innovation into enterprise adoption, productivity gains and national competitiveness due to a growing pool of technology startups and rising digital readiness.

Economic Confidence Lifts Ringgit Versus US Dollar, Major Currencies At The Close Today

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit broke through the key psychological level of 4.00 against the US dollar, touching a more than seven-year high of 3.9992 earlier today, buoyed by a robust outlook for Malaysia’s economy, easing geopolitical tensions, and the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate.

Electrical And Electronics Sector Among Key Investment Focus This Year -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, especially semiconductors, will continue to be among the key sectors for potential investments this year, according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

IMF Raises Malaysia’s Real GDP Growth Forecast To 4.3 Pct for 2026, 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.3 per cent for both 2026 and 2027, representing an upward revision of 0.3 percentage points.

Maybank IB Sees Upside In Westports' 4Q Earnings On Strong Volumes, High Yard Utilisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd is expected to see upside in its fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) earnings, supported by stronger year-on-year (y-o-y) and quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) volumes, as well as elevated yard utilisation, according to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).