Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar As Rising Oil Prices Lift Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit finished stronger against the US dollar today, supported by rising oil prices which benefitted Malaysia as an oil exporter.

Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.

Malaysian Developers Shine With 11 Wins At Propertyguru Asia Property Awards In Bangkok

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysian property developers made their mark at the 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final at The Athenee Hotel, in Bangkok, securing 11 prestigious awards.

FBM KLCI Review: 99 Speed Mart, Gamuda Replace Genting, Genting Malaysia In KLCI Constituent

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings and Gamuda will replace Genting and Genting Malaysia as constituents of FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI.

DSR Taiko To elevate Malaysia’s Durian Industry With Certification And Quality

SHAH ALAM, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- DSR Taiko Bhd, a trailblazer in Malaysia's durian industry, is strategically positioning itself to expand its global footprint, focusing on value-added products to meet growing international demand.

Crude Oil And Condensate Production Totalled 41.8 Mln Barrels In 3Q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The production of crude oil and condensate totalled 41.8 million barrels in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), declining by 8.9 per cent compared to the previous year, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported.

Global South Should Unite In Response To Trump’s Tariff Threats On BRICS -- Jomo

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Global South should unite, even in small ways to pursue shared goals, particularly because US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened tariff specifics for BRICS nations.

Blackstone, Santander Finalise US$1 Bln Infrastructure Loan Portfolio Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Blackstone and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking have reached an agreement under which funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) will acquire interests in a US$1 billion portfolio of high-quality infrastructure loans from Santander. (US$1=RM4.45)

Perak Has Potential To Be Good Contributor To National Economy - Rafizi

IPOH, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Perak has good potential to be a contributor to the national economy compared to other states, Economic Affairs Minister Rafizi Ramli said.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Futures Gains, Supply Disruption Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, supported by an upward momentum in regional rubber futures markets amid natural rubber supply disruption concerns, said a dealer.

Bank Muamalat Honoured With Inaugural World Islamic Banking Excellence Award At The WMLF 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd was honoured with the inaugural ‘World Islamic Banking Excellence Award’ at the prestigious World Muslim Leadership Forum (WMLF) 2024 in London, United Kingdom (UK), last Friday (Nov 22).

World Bank Appoints Judith Green As Country Manager For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has named Judith Green as its new country manager for Malaysia.