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Ringgit Opens Higher vs Greenback AS Investors Await NFP Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the greenback on Friday, gaining support ahead of the release of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) data later today.

Ringgit Weakens Against Greenback Amid Escalating Geopolitical Risks

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower on Thursday against the US dollar as the greenback strengthened on the back of heightened uncertainties on the geopolitical front.

Ringgit Expected to Remain Strong, Says AMRO Chief Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) expects the Malaysian ringgit to remain strong as one of the region’s best-performing currencies, according to chief economist Hoe Ee Khor.

AMRO Lowers ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast For 2024 To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has pared down its 2024 economic growth forecast for the region to 4.2 per cent, down from 4.4 per cent in July, largely driven by revised growth projections for China and Vietnam.

Ringgit Opens Flat Vs US Dollar, Rises Against Other Major Currencies 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar today but rose versus other major currencies, as the greenback continued to strengthen amid rising geopolitical risks, an analyst said.

Ringgit Slips Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks, But Remains Top Currency Globally Today

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) --  The ringgit closed lower on Wednesday as rising geopolitical risks spurred the buying of safe haven assets such as the greenback, nevertheless it still emerged as a global best performer against the US dollar in a three-month period from July 2 to Oct 2.

Oracle's Investment Set To Propel Malaysia's Digital Economy And Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Oracle's investment in Malaysia's artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing sectors is set to catalyse substantial growth within the country's digital economy, enhancing technological innovation and economic competitiveness.

Ringgit Retreats To Open Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit took a breather from recent gains to open lower against the US dollar today, weighed by a risk-off sentiment amid heightened global geopolitical tension, an analyst said.

Ringgit Retreats On Profit-taking As Hopes For Another Oversized US Interest Rate Cut Fade

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) --The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking after recent sharp gains, in line with other regional currencies, as the United States signalled a lower interest rate cut going forward.

Budget 2025 Set To See Substantial Increase In Allocations On Solid Economic Growth - Economist

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) – Budget 2025 is set to see a substantial increase in allocations, driven by Malaysia's solid economic growth and rising government revenues, according to the deputy president of the Malaysian Economic Association, Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng. 

Ringgit Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its strong footing, opening marginally higher against the US dollar in early trade today on the back of more interest rate cut anticipation in the United States (US) in the near term, an analyst said.

AirAsia Pushes For A More Liberalised Air Travel Landscape In ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Despite a thriving operation in major ASEAN countries, AirAsia’s persistent difficulty in obtaining an operating licence in Singapore highlights a key challenge in the aviation sector—the conflict between national protectionism and the need for open competition.