Ringgit Extends Gains On Softer US Data, Fed Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the greenback for a second day, buoyed by softer US data and the Federal Reserve (Fed)’s 25-basis-point lending rate cut.

Ringgit Jumps To 4.10 Against Greenback, Highest In Four And A Half Years

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit bounced to the 4.10 level against the US dollar at Thursday’s close, hitting a new high in four years and six months after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates for the third time this year, which weighed on the greenback.

Uni-Fuels Secures Three-Year Supply Of Marine Fuels 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited, a Singapore-based global provider of marine fuel solutions, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Uni-Fuels Pte Ltd (Uni-Fuels Singapore), has received a Letter of Award (LOA) for a three-year marine fuel supply contract.

Gemas-Johor Bahru Double-tracking Project Proves Capability Of Local Workforce

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The 192-kilometre Gemas-Johor Bahru electrified double-tracking project, inaugurated today, marks a major achievement that demonstrates the ability of local engineers and workers to build world-class infrastructure.

Natural Rubber Output Up 11.4 Pct In October 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production rose 11.4 per cent to 29,673 tonnes in October 2025 from 26,647 tonnes in September, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said on Thursday.

Malaysia’s Digital Banking Sector Paves Way For 2025 Growth, Positive Crypto Outlook

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The full rollout of all five licensed digital banks in 2025 has reshaped Malaysia’s digital finance landscape, signalling a decisive shift toward a more inclusive and technology-enabled financial ecosystem.

Fed Rate Cut Pushes Ringgit To Four-year Peak Vs Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened at its strongest level in more than four years against the greenback after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points (bps).

Ringgit Edges Lower Against Greenback At Close Ahead Of US Interest Rate Decision

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the American dollar on Wednesday ahead of a decision by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on US interest rates later tonight.

ChemOne Appoints Mohamed Nazri As Advisor, Board Member Of PEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- ChemOne Group (ChemOne) has appointed Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz as a Board Member of Pengerang Energy Complex Sdn Bhd (PEC) and Advisor to the Group, strengthening ChemOne’s leadership capabilities and strategic direction.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at mid-afternoon as investors stayed cautious and locked in profits ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) policy decision on interest rates, while also mirroring the downbeat performance across regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Slips At Midday Amid Subdued Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated in the morning session as investors booked profits ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later today, mirroring subdued regional markets.

Ringgit Slips Vs US Dollar, Rises Against Majors On Fed Cut Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as investors shifted their attention to incoming US economic data, maintaining confidence that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will move ahead with a 25-basis-point rate cut after its two-day meeting concludes later tonight.