Malaysia, Singapore Collaboration Key To Johor Bahru's Economic Growth

PETALING JAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Johor Bahru’s future as a major economic hub will largely depend on the successful collaboration between Malaysia’s federal and state governments, as well as their partnership with Singapore.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For Fourth Consecutive Day 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher for the fourth consecutive day against the US dollar as investors reassessed their positions following the release of weaker US economic data, said an analyst.

JS-SEZ Set To Become Key Platform And Gateway For Southeast Asian Investment, Says State Exco

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is committed to the success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) initiative, which is seen as a platform or gateway for investment in Southeast Asia.

Ringgit Weakens Against Us Dollar At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today on lack of buying momentum. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Heavy Foreign Selling

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to end at an intraday low on Thursday due to massive foreign selling, and bucking the regional trend in the process.

Johor's Revenue Hits RM2.1 Bln In 2024, Highest Recorded -- Onn Hafiz

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Johor recorded a revenue collection of RM2.1 billion last year, the highest ever recorded, said Johor Chief Minister Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

FBM KLCI To Test 1,730 Level This Year - Rakuten Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd anticipates the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to test the 1,730 level this year, based on 16 times price-earnings ratio on 2025 earnings growth. 

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Vs USD

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today amidst tepid investor sentiment, as the United States (US) economic data came in slightly better than expected.

Gold Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday ahead of a key US inflation report later today, said a dealer.

Petros and Sarawak Commit to Collaborate with Federal Government and Petronas for Smooth Execution

KUCHING, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for recognising Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) as the sole gas aggregator in Sarawak.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Weaker On Continued Selling

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the midday session lower as decliners surged past gainers amid weak market sentiment and persistent selling in index-linked counters.

WEF Annual Meeting 2025 Calls For Collaboration In The Intelligent Age

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, is envisioned to foster a spirit of cooperation and constructive optimism with the objective of shaping the forthcoming Intelligent Age more sustainably and inclusively.