Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar At The Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today, boosted by optimism over the upcoming Budget 2025, which will be announced this Friday.

Melaka Poised To Become EV Manufacturing Hub

MELAKA, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Melaka state government is committed to positioning the state as a leading hub for electric vehicle (EV) production in Malaysia, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG13), which emphasises urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Sarawak Aims To Take Harvesting Innovation 'Lipan’ And ‘Kerbau’ To Global Level

KUCHING, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak would like to promote two palm fruit harvesting machines produced by Sarawak Plantation Bhd (SPB) globally.

MDEC Hopes More Independent Digital Talent Will Be Produced Under MOHE-MDEC GOT

MELAKA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) hopes that more independent digital talent or ‘freelancers’ among graduates of higher education institutions will be produced through the MOHE-MDEC Global Outsourcing Talent (GOT) programme in the future.

MPC Launches Guidelines For EVs, Battery Management To Ensure Safety And Ecosystem Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) has launched the electric vehicle and battery management (EVBM) guidelines to ensure public safety, environmental protection and the sustainability of Malaysia’s EV ecosystem. 

Malaysia Sees Prospects To Establish Cooperation With Canada In Halal Sector -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia sees prospects to introduce cooperation with Canada in the halal sector, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar In Early Trade On Higher Inflation Print In The US

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday amid a higher-than-expected inflation print in the United States. 

Ringgit Opens Lower As US Signals Gradual Approach To Cutting Interest Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar as the minutes of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting showed Fed officials were divided on whether to cut interest rates by half a point in September, implying smaller cuts going forward, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Performance

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia advanced at the opening today, tracking a stronger Wall Street performance overnight , said an analyst. 

Rise Of Fintech, AI Requires Clear, Strong Governance Framework - ADFIM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The rise of financial technology (fintech) and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s rapidly changing world presents both opportunities and challenges such as the use of AI in credit scoring that has raised concerns about algorithm bias and the possibility of unfair lending practices.

Crest Group Seeks Govt Support For Semiconductor Talent In Budget 2025 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crest Group Bhd, a debutant on the ACE Market, is urging the government to prioritise talent development and attract foreign investments to bolster the growth of the semiconductor sector in the upcoming Budget 2025.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher As Investors Focus On US Rate Cut Pace

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar as investors shifted their attention to the extent and timing of anticipated US interest rate cuts, confident that monetary easing will persist, said an economist.