| LATEST NEWS | The RM5 billion microfinancing facility announced today is separate from the RM5 billion Special SME Assistance Facility by BNM as well as the RM5 billion under the SJPP - MoF | The MADANI Government is providing micro-financing facilities totalling over RM5 billion in 2026, expected to benefit over 400,000 micro-entrepreneurs, with loans of up to RM100,000 - MoF | At 6 pm, the ringgit depreciated to 3.9300/9330 against the greenback from 3.9285/9325 at Wednesday’s close. | |
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in 2025 as compared to 1.8 per cent in the previous year, supported by the firmer ringgit, sustained household spending and initiatives by the government.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar but was mixed against other currencies in early trade today, amid cautious sentiment over oil price volatility and developments in the Strait of Hormuz, an analyst said.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against major and regional currencies but was flat against the US dollar today amid cautious sentiments over rising crude oil prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia ranks among the top countries in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, supported by strong adoption rates, public trust and continued investment in the digital economy, according to global real estate property technology group, Juwai IQI Holdings.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s billionaire population is set to grow 39 per cent by 2031, according to Knight Frank’s flagship publication, The Wealth Report.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded mostly higher against other major and Asian currencies in early trade today amid cautious sentiment in the currency market.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and N. Kuvineshwaren
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is weathering the fallout from the West Asia crisis better than many peers, supported by early government intervention over the past three years to strengthen economic resilience.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the greenback today on improved optimism, as markets saw inflows into semiconductor-related stocks, which benefited Malaysia.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by gains in crude oil prices and positive data from China, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) anticipates Malaysia’s insurance sector to sustain its growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), supported by stronger general and life insurance segments.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar but was traded mostly lower against other major currencies in early trade on Monday amid subdued market sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting later this week, said an analyst.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight band next week, hovering between RM3.94 and RM3.96 as investors await further economic data from the United States, according to an economist.
