Genting Issues RM900 Mln Bonds To Fund Genting Malaysia Buyout

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Genting Bhd has raised RM900 million through medium-term notes (MTNs) to partly fund its acquisition of the remaining shares in Genting Malaysia Bhd.

Ringgit Appreciates To Strongest Level Since October 2024

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its uptrend to close higher against the US dollar today, lifted by improved risk appetite and growing optimism over a possible resolution to the United States’ (US) government shutdown.

Gold Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday despite the positive momentum in the US COMEX gold market.

Ringgit Closes At 4.17 Against US Dollar -- Its Strongest Level This Year

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to rise against the US dollar at the close on Friday, touching the 4.17 level -- its strongest level so far this year -- driven by positive Malaysian economic data, steady Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and weaker US economic data.

Ringgit Rises Near One-year High Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent, touching the 4.17 level.

No Immediate Need To Reduce OPR, Malaysia's Economic Outlook Remains Resilient - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has room to reduce the overnight policy rate (OPR), but there is no immediate urgency to do so given the country’s resilient economic outlook, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. 

Ringgit’s Strong Run Backed By Narrowing Rate Gap, Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Almost Flat

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session nearly unchanged today, as choppy trading offset support from stronger regional performance.

Bursa Edges Lower At Midday, Tracking Regional Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia slipped at midday, mirroring declines in regional markets as investors continued profit-taking in select heavyweights, led by financial, and consumer products and services counters.

MBSB Lifts Ringgit Forecast to Average RM4.25 For The Year Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has revised its base case for the ringgit, expecting it to strengthen further against the US dollar and projecting an average forecast for the year to RM4.25 from RM4.30 previously.

Ringgit Opens Near One-year High Against US Dollar Ahead Of MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of November, nearing its one-year high, with traders anticipating an unchanged overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week On Softer Note Amid Regional Weakness

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a softer note, tracking the weaker performance of regional markets.