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KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against a basket of major currencies but was flat against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by resilient domestic economic data amid heightened geopolitical tensions and mixed global signals.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies at Tuesday's close following a sharp drop in crude oil prices amid comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting the war in Iran could end soon.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Airlines in Asia are reviewing fares and operational plans as rising jet fuel prices linked to escalating conflict in West Asia begin to ripple across the aviation industry, with some carriers already introducing fuel surcharge adjustments.
From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
HANOI, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has added a feather in its cap by emerging as the most globally connected country among middle-income economies, ranking 16th out of 180 countries in the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- A coordinated government–industry response is needed to address the growing impact of the Iran-US-Israel conflict and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz on Malaysia’s manufacturing exports and maritime trade, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by improved risk sentiment, although caution lingered in global markets amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, an analyst said.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday as heightened geopolitical risks strengthened the greenback after Brent crude oil prices surged sharply, with the local currency continuing to be affected by the ongoing war in Iran.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Lufthansa Group, which is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia, views Malaysia as a lucrative aviation market, especially for leisure and business travellers as airlines recalibrate networks and seek growth opportunities beyond the increasingly volatile Middle East region.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday as heightened risk aversion strengthened the greenback after Brent crude oil prices surged 15.5 per cent to US$107.04 per barrel, an analyst said.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has thrown the aviation industry into chaos and left thousands of travellers stranded, it is heart-warming to see the global aviation community joining hands to evacuate passengers safely to their respective destinations.
PUTRAJAYA, March 7 (Bernama) -- Lufthansa German Airlines will resume direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Frankfurt at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) starting at the end of October this year, marking its return to Malaysia after nearly a decade.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously against the US dollar next week as market sentiment continues to be shaped by developments in the Middle East, while investors will also keep a close watch on the trajectory of crude oil prices and upcoming US economic data.
