Ringgit Set To Stay Firm With Upside Bias Against USD Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to stay firm with an upside bias against the greenback next week, ahead of the release of US central bank meeting minutes and the US personal consumption expenditures inflation report.

Rest N Go Eyes Indonesian Market For Next Phase Of ASEAN Expansion

By Nurhafizah Tan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysian self-service massage chair provider Rest N Go is planning to expand into Indonesia, marking the next phase of its growth strategy across the Southeast Asia region.

Malaysia Calls For Stronger ASEAN Space Tech Cooperation

By Zarul Effendi Razali

LANGKAWI, May 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries must intensify collaboration in space technology to strengthen knowledge-sharing and capacity-building across the region, Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) Director-General Datuk Azlikamil Napiah said.

PM Anwar's Russia Trip Seen As Gateway To Central Asian Halal Market

By Lucia Terey John

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to Russia is not only a strategic move to strengthen bilateral relations, but also a “gateway” for Malaysia to explore the halal industry in the European and Central Asian regions, according to an analyst.

ASEAN Urged To Close MSME Gaps To Unlock Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- A prominent Malaysian private sector official has urged ASEAN to prioritise strategies and policies that address the challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to ensure the regional economy fully benefits from their potential.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Lower US Dollar Index

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Friday, due to a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) amid mixed economic data, said an analyst.

Mutiara Perlis Invests RM17 Mln In Kalmar Equipment To Boost Inland Port Capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Mutiara Perlis Sdn Bhd is investing RM17 million to acquire 15 Kalmar container handlers for the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) via its partner, Mach 1 Group.

Citadel Trustee Targets RM10 Bln Aum In Five Years Via Citadel Dynasty Trust

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Citadel Trustee Bhd, through its private wealth planning trust Citadel Dynasty Trust (CDT), expects to achieve its asset under management (AUM) target of RM10 billion within five years of the trust’s launch.

Building Digital Trust Is Key To Unlocking ASEAN's Financial Future

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- As ASEAN pushes forward in its digital transformation journey, addressing persistent issues such as hidden fees, lack of recourse and data privacy is essential to ensure no enterprise is left behind.

Malaysia’s Inflation Increased 1.4 Pct In April 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation increased to 1.4 per cent in April 2025 with the consumer price index at 134.3 versus 132.4 the same month a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s Leadership Sought To Spearhead ASEAN Semiconductor Industry Alliance

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor industries within Southeast Asia must join forces to compete as a united bloc to elevate ASEAN’s collective role in the global semiconductor value chain.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar On Weaker US Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback depreciated due to weaker United States (US) economic data recorded, an analyst said.