Ringgit Advances As Domestic Optimism Offsets US Rate Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Monday, buoyed by optimism over Malaysia’s domestic outlook, which offset concerns about the direction of US interest rates.

APEC 2024: PM Anwar Advocates For Global South, Non-Traditional Alliances For Equitable Growth 

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical importance of strengthening cooperation within the Global South, calling for the harnessing of non-traditional alliances with a clear emphasis on fostering equitable growth and development. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week On Softer Note, CI Below Key 1,600 Level

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a softer note, with the key index closing at its intraday low, in the absence of buying catalysts amid regional weakness as global economic uncertainties and geopolitical concerns kept investors edgy. 

Malaysia’s Removal From US Treasury Monitoring List Indicates Balanced, Transparent Policies – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s removal from the United States Treasury’s (Treasury) monitoring list indicated that the country’s economic and foreign exchange policies are now viewed as balanced and transparent, said an economist.

Malaysia's Removal From US Currency Watch List Affirms Ringgit's Market-driven Status - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) welcomed Malaysia’s removal from a US currency manipulation watch list, affirming the ringgit’s market-driven status.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Gains To Head Lower At Midday

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to head into the midday break lower, with selling pressure seen across the board despite the release of positive third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures released at noon.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened higher today on renewed buying interest, bucking the weaker Wall Street overnight performance.

Malaysia Stands Ready To Align Policies To Match New Demands, Industries - PM Anwar

LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) — Malaysia stands ready to align its policies to match new demands and ever-evolving industries in a multi-pronged approach to continuously attract high-value investments.

Bumi Armada, MISC Sign MOU To Explore Offshore Business Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bumi Armada Bhd has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MISC Bhd to explore the possibility of merging with the latter’s offshore business through an all-share transaction.

Northern Trust Expands APAC Presence With First Institutional Client In Fiji

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Northern Trust has been selected to provide custody services for Fiji’s sole compulsory superannuation fund, the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF).

SBC Medical Posts Strong Third Quarter 2024 Results 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical), reported a net income of US$40.1 million for the nine months ended Sept 30, compared to US$24.3 million in the same period of last year. (US$1=RM4.44)

Hong Kong Opens Doors For Malaysian Businesses To Tap Into GBA

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are highly encouraged to leverage Hong Kong's strategic position as a gateway to establish and expand their presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).