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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies today, but eased slightly against the US dollar amid concerns over the durability of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand, its lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained firmer at the 3.97 level against the US dollar and other major currencies at Thursday’s opening, supported by improved market optimism following the two-week ceasefire, which spurred risk-on sentiment.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to close at 3.97 against the US dollar today, as optimism returned following a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran in the West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Meiji Seika Pharma Co Ltd has announced that its subsidiary, Meiji Pharma Asia Pte Ltd, commenced operations in Singapore on April 1, marking a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the ASEAN region.
JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s push to position digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as new engines of growth is set to support the expansion of platforms such as Grab, with the government preparing 15,000 AI-ready talents this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to the 3.99 level against the US dollar, supported by improved market sentiment after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in military action against Iran following talks with Pakistani leaders.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, despite Thailand announcing tighter controls on CPO exports.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed almost flat against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has called on the government to follow the proactive measures announced by other ASEAN counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher blends under the national biodiesel programme for both the transport and industrial sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened little changed against the US dollar but strengthened against major currencies on Tuesday, as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today as optimism over a potential West Asia ceasefire improved risk appetite.
