18th Global Citizenship Conference To Kick Off In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- More than 400 delegates from over 50 countries are expected to attend the 18th annual Global Citizenship Conference, which takes place from Nov  27 to 29 in Singapore.

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Dollar Weakens Post-NFP Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward momentum, opening higher on Tuesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) weakened following last Friday’s release of US non-farm payroll (NFP) data, said an analyst.

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship To Spur Digitalisation, Attract Foreign Investors -- TeamViewer

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s assumption of the ASEAN chairmanship next year will be a catalyst for the country’s adoption of advanced technologies, especially in digitalisation, and make it more appealing to foreign investors. 

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Within Range Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound, with re-stocking activities balancing prices and demand amid subdued, coupled with uncertain market sentiment, said industry expert Denis Low.

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

Gold Futures Retreat At Close On Profit-Taking

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated at close on Friday as investors booked profits ahead of the US Presidential election next week, said an analyst. 

Bursa Pares Some Losses, Trades Remain Below 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index reversed some of its losses at mid-morning as some blue-chips and mid-caps recovered from earlier weaknesses, led by Axiata and SD Guthrie.

Malaysia’s Direct Selling Industry Sees New Horizons With Potential BRICS Membership

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s direct selling industry stands to gain significantly from the country’s interest in joining the BRICS economic bloc, says the Malaysia Direct Distribution Association (MDDA).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Flat On Continued Caution Ahead Of US Election

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia tilted down in early trade on continued caution ahead of the US presidential election.

Ringgit Opens Higher After Fall In US Job Openings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today after US job openings dropped to the lowest level in more than three and a half years in September, sustaining the narrative for more interest rate cuts in the United States.

Malaysia-EU Looking Into Steps To Resume Official FTA Negotiations – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Union (EU) are looking into the next steps towards officially resuming negotiations on the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Malaysia To Drive ASEAN FTA Upgrades To Further Enhance Region's Economic Growth    

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking forward to the "upgrading" and conclusion of some of the existing free trade agreements (FTAs) with certain countries such as China, India and ASEAN member economies.