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Ringgit Soars To Nearly Six-Month High Due To Weak Sentiments Over US Assets

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped to its highest level in almost six months, against the US dollar at the close on Monday, touching the 4.36-level amid concerns over ongoing tariff tension.

Ringgit Rises To 4.39 On Weaker Dollar, US Trade Uncertainty

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Monday, touching the 4.39-level as uncertainty over US trade policy weighed on the greenback amid ongoing negotiations with Japan and the European Union.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Flat Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade flat next week, potentially trading at around RM4.41 to RM4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

US Tariff Announcement Opens Up Opportunity For Strategic Overhaul To Bolster Malaysian Economy -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) tariff announcement has presented Malaysia an opportunity to carry out a strategic overhaul to further strengthen the national economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Following Slower GDP Growth Estimate

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today following the announcement of a lower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimate for Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, said an analyst.

Ringgit Rises Amid Persistent Uncertainty Over US-China Trade Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening on Friday, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to hover below the 100-point mark amid persistent uncertainty over the US-China trade tensions.

InvestSarawak, China Energy Engineering Ink MoU For RM6 Bln Renewable Energy Projects

KUCHING, April 17 (Bernama) -- InvestSarawak and China Energy Engineering Investment Corporation Ltd (CEEIC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop large-scale renewable energy generation and infrastructure projects in Sarawak, with a potential investment value of US$1.35 billion (RM6 billion).

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar Amid Global Trade Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, driven by a weaker greenback amid global trade tensions, said an analyst.

Xi's Visit Elevates Malaysia’s Role As A Strategic Middle Power - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit elevates Malaysia’s role as a middle power, integrated into both United States and China supply chains, with room to manoeuvre as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to escalate.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar As Tariff Uncertainties Linger

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, but trading remained range-bound as traders continued to monitor uncertainties surrounding US tariff policies.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Greenback Amid Trade War, Tariff Uncertainties

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, supported by a weaker greenback amid uncertainties surrounding the trade war and tariff tensions, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Almost Flat Vs US Dollar On Cautious Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended almost flat against the US dollar today as traders remain cautious ahead of the trade talks between the United States and Japan this Thursday, said an analyst.