Ringgit Opens Stronger On Higher Expectation Of US Rate Cut

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Monday, extending its positive momentum, propelled by mounting expectations of a US Federal Funds Rate cut, which triggered a dramatic plunge in the US Dollar Index (DXY).

Malaysia Must Prioritise Green Shipping As Global Maritime Industry Leans Towards Protecting Environment - Consultant

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia should embrace and prioritise green shipping trends to remain relevant despite its strategic advantage along the Strait of Malacca, a global management consultant said.

AirAsia Relocates Domestic Services From Subang Airport To KLIA2 Effective April 7

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 -- AirAsia will relocate its domestic services from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, better known as Subang Airport, to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2), effective April 7, 2025. 

MHB's Unit To Co-develop Hydrogen Production Systems With US Firm Fuelcell Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's (MHB) wholly-owned subsidiary Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE) has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with FuelCell Energy Inc., a United States firm.

Malaysia-Arm Deal To Drive Semiconductor Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's partnership with United Kingdom-based Arm Holdings Plc (ARM) will help to elevate Malaysia into a high-value economy, igniting the front-end semiconductor ecosystem while fostering growth of local semiconductor firms over the long term.

Sunway Construction Shares Rise 15 Sen At Mid-morning After Securing RTS TOD Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd’s (SunCon) shares rose at the mid-morning trading session after the company secured a RM1.5 billion contract for construction works related to the Rapid Transit System Transport Orientated Development (RTS TOD) project in Bukit Chagar, Johor.

Zeitview Raises US$60 Mln To Accelerate Visual AI Platform For Critical Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Zeitview, the leader in visual artificial intelligence (AI) for critical infrastructure, has announced a capital raise of US$60 million led by Climate Investment, with participation from existing investors. (US$1=RM4.41)

Mavenir Partners e& UAE To Deploy Converged 5G Packet Core

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, and e& UAE have announced collaboration to advance e& UAE’s future of cloud-native converged packet core networks across 4G, 5G (NSA and SA).

Govt Prioritises Inclusive Wealth Distribution To Ensure Fair Economic Growth - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The government consistently emphasises the importance of inclusivity by ensuring that the nation’s wealth is fairly distributed across all levels of society, said the Economy Ministry. 

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds Charges To 8 Mln Units Sold In 3 Days

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Capcom Co Ltd announced that worldwide sales of Monster Hunter Wilds, released on Feb 28, have surpassed eight million units in three days, marking the fastest a title has reached this milestone in the company’s history.

Wood Mackenzie Unveils New Product Suite To Guide Energy Transition Decisions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Wood Mackenzie, the global insight business for renewables, energy, and natural resources, has launched Lens Power & Renewables, a new suite of products with interconnected data, analytics, and insights to navigate the energy transition.

Sunway Construction Secures RM1.5 Bln Contract For RTS TOD Works In Bukit Chagar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd has secured a contract worth an estimated RM1.5 billion from Sunway Integrated Properties Sdn Bhd to undertake construction works related to Rapid Transit System Transport Oriented Development (RTS TOD) project in Bukit Chagar, Johor.