Ringgit To Remain Defensive Next Week, Trading Within 4.43-4.44 Range Against Greenback

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain defensive within the 4.43-4.44 range against the US dollar next week, as cautious investor sentiment continues to strengthen demand for the greenback as a safe-haven currency, said an analyst.

EPF declares dividend of 6.30 Pct For Both Simpanan Konvensional, Simpanan Shariah for 2024, Total Payout Amounts RM73.24 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) --  The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) board today announced a dividend rate of 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Konvensional, with a total payout of RM63.05 billion, and 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Shariah, with a total payout of RM10.19 billion.

GDP Growth Across Asia-pacific Region Expected To Slow To 3.7 Pct This Year -- Moody's Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gross domestic product (GDP) growth across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to slow to 3.7 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 3.9 per cent in 2024 on trade tensions, policy shifts and uneven recoveries.

Ringgit In Right Direction Despite Uncertainties Caused By US Trade War - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is moving in the right direction despite the uncertainties caused by the United States’ (US) trade war, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

BNM, BI And BOT Adopt Harmonised Local Currency Transaction Framework Guidelines

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) today announced the adoption of a harmonised Local Currency Transaction Framework Operational Guidelines (LCTF OG) and the expansion of eligible cross-border transactions under the framework.

Upbeat 2024 GDP Performance Drives Ringgit To End Higher

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy saw significant growth in 2024, boosting the ringgit to end the week higher against the US dollar.

Boulder Imaging Unveils World’s First CDI2-compliant Software For Central Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Boulder Imaging, a leader in machine vision and artificial intelligence solutions, has unveiled the world’s first Common Detector Interface 2 (CDI2)-compliant software for central banks.

Kenanga IB Maintains Malaysia's 2025 Distributive Trade Forecast At 6.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained Malaysia’s distributive trade forecast at 6.5 per cent in 2025 from 5.5 per cent in 2024, driven by higher income prospects and tourism.

Gold Futures Rise Amid Global Gold Rush Fuelled By Central Banks' Demand

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives strengthened today, following a global gold rush driven by persistent demand from central banks, said an analyst.

Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$116.22 Bln As At End-December 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$116.22 billion, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$4.50 million as at end-December 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Bursa Malaysia Expects To List 60 IPOs In 2025, With RM40.2 Bln Market Capitalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is expecting to list 60 initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025, with a total market capitalisation of RM40.2 billion.

Economist Forecasts Ringgit To Reach RM4.45 Vs US Dollar By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.