Ringgit Stages Rebound To End Higher Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from recent losses to close higher against the US dollar on Tuesday.

JS-SEZ A Unique Initiative To Promote Malaysia And Singapore -- PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is a unique initiative where two countries work together as a team to help promote both nations and attract investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Edges Higher As US Dollar Index Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar, bolstered by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) after the release of US economic data, an analyst said.  

FBM KLCI Continues Slide, Mirroring Weaker Regional Performance

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower today, mirroring the weak regional performance as major markets worldwide experienced mostly negative trends.

Avis Predicts Surge In Corporate EV Leasing Demand

SHAH ALAM, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Avis Malaysia, a mobility solutions provider, projects a rise in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the corporate non-commercial leasing segment this year, driven by government-friendly policies.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Remain Cautious Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to remain cautious next week as investors are bracing for a cautious start to 2025, with eyes fixed on the US President Inauguration Day scheduled on Jan 20, said an analyst. 

Kenanga IB: Banking Sector Loan Growth Projected At 6.0 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking loan growth is projected at 6.0 per cent in 2025 amid uncertainties in foreign trade policies, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB). 

Ringgit Closes Lower On Continuous Demand For Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit finished lower against the US dollar on the first trading day of the year on continuous demand for the greenback due to concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) potential decision to cut interest rates in 2025.

Rubber Market Closes Lower In Line With Regional Futures Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed lower on Thursday, in tandem with the downtrend in the regional rubber futures market due to the impact of US economic policies, said a dealer.

Port Of Tanjung Pelepas Is Malaysia's First Container Terminal To Surpass 12 Mln TEUs Throughput

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- MMC Corporation Bhd’s 70 per cent-owned unit, Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), has become the first container terminal in Malaysia to handle over 12.25 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in a single year in 2024.

KSI Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.9 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).

Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Continue Into 2025, GDP To Grow 6 Pct

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Building on its strong economic performance in 2024, Malaysia is poised to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand by up to 6.0 per cent, said an economist.