Ringgit Ends Lower As US Election Results Unfold
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in, said an economist.
| LATEST NEWS | Three children found drowned in sewage pond near a flat in Sibu Jaya | Importation of e-waste to be clasified under Absolute Prohibition category - Azam Baki | Special Committee has been set up to strengthen coordination and enforcement related to e-waste – MACC Chief | Govt to review fully imported EVs to protect national automotive ecosystem – Johari | F&N posts lower net profit of RM112.19 million for 1Q FY2026 | |
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in, said an economist.
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd was chosen as Malaysia's second 5G network provider based on factors like business and technical plans, complaint records, customer satisfaction, and its track record in infrastructure projects, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
BARCELONA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo engaged with representatives from the European Union (EU) to share initiatives concerning Malaysia’s journey to develop digital and smart cities that enhance people’s lives.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has indicated that Gamuda Bhd may replace Genting Malaysia Bhd in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) in the index’s upcoming review next month.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd (LCT) posted a wider net loss of RM246.42 million during the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024), as compared to a net loss of RM55.58 million in the same quarter last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, buoyed by supportive local economic policies, positive sentiment from strong technology stocks earnings, and a favourable United States (US) market outlook, an analyst said.
From Massita Ahmad
SHANGHAI, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Chinese investors and companies are showing greater interest in Malaysia, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) and Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (Pernas) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) at the Biban24 Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent at its meeting today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The final demo day for the second cohort of the Selangor E-Commerce Xccelerator (ECX) 2024 recognised the top 10 winners at the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The introduction of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution by foreign workers aims to facilitate wage equity in the country, ensuring that local labour is not disadvantaged along the way, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.