ASEAN Chairmanship In 2025 Marks Pivotal Moment For Malaysia

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- In less than two weeks, Malaysia will take on the ASEAN chairmanship in January 2025, marking a pivotal moment for the country.

As ASEAN Chair Next Year, Malaysia To Focus On ASEAN Power Grid, Digitalisation - PM Anwar

SUBANG, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to prioritise the ASEAN power grid and digitalisation as ASEAN Chair next year, as part of efforts to support the growth of intra-ASEAN trade, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

BMI Lowers 2025 Brent Crude Annual Average Price To US$76 Per Barrel

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, revised downward its annual average of US$76 per barrel for Brent crude in 2025, down from US$78 per barrel previously.

Ringgit Slightly Higher Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade on Monday despite the cautious sentiment following US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs against BRICS nations if they were to create a rival currency to the greenback. 

Ringgit Seen Trading At 4.42-4.44 With Upside Bias Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of 4.4275 to 4.4475 versus the American dollar next week, with a slight upside bias, on anticipation of a US interest rate cut in December.

Ringgit Closes Higher, Mirroring Regional Trend

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the greenback in the month's final trading day, reflecting broader strength in some regional currencies.

Energy-related Sector Among Potential Investments Raked In From PM's Official Visit To S. Korea - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The investment potential generated from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to South Korea is related to the electric vehicle sector, metals for electric vehicle applications, bio-pharmaceuticals, green technology, and the carbon capture and storage sector, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) today.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback Amid Falling US Bond Yields

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the American dollar on Monday, buoyed by a decline in US bond yields after the appointment of Scott Bessent as the US Treasury Secretary.

Malaysia-South Korea FTA Will Be Finalised Next Year - PM Anwar 

SEOUL, Nov 25 (Bernama) --  The Malaysia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be finalised next year, with both countries committed to speeding up any stalled negotiations. 

Malaysia, South Korea To Foster ESG Investments And Technological Collaborations

SEOUL, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea have reiterated their commitment to fostering an investment climate aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

Sarawak Set To Finalise MASwings Acquisition By Next Month - Abang Johari

KUCHING, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is set to finalise the sale and purchase agreement for MASwings, a subsidiary regional airline of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), by next month, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

i-Lindung: RM44.2 Mln Withdrawn From EPF Akaun Sejahtera As Of September 2024 - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- A total of RM44.2 million has been withdrawn by contributors from the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Akaun Sejahtera since the i-Lindung programme was introduced in July 2022, up until September this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.