2m ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains in the session to close flat on Tuesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of domestic policy announcements and on worries over a US government shutdown, an analyst said.
2m ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of RM4.21 to RM4.23 against the US dollar next week, supported by demand for the local note and key US economic data releases.
3m ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the greenback on Thursday as improved market sentiment emerged ahead of the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data on Friday.
3m ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s hosting of the inaugural Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) leaders’ summit this October is seen as a timely opportunity for Putrajaya to reinforce the case for free trade at a time when protectionism is on the rise, economists said.
3m ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Japan’s presence in Southeast Asia continues to play a pivotal role in balancing great-power competition as ASEAN countries diversify their markets, making it a reliable long-term financing partner and strategic market.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending gains as market confidence was lifted by the government’s firm policy stance following the rationalisation of RON95 subsidies.
3m ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week lower, retreating from its recent rally as the US dollar strengthened following the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) move to cut its interest rate, an economist said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) rose 4.2 per cent to 73,041 units in August from 70,101 units in July, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
3m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector’s second half of 2025 (2H 2025) is projected to be softer due to persistent cost pressures and weaker demand expectations, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).
3m ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Continued buying momentum in financial services heavyweights pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high today, with the key index strengthening its position above the 1,600 psychological level.
3m ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a combination of external factors including expectations of a more accommodative policy stance by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed), said an analyst.
3m ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range next week as investor focus shifts to the United States’ anticipated interest rate cut.