Ringgit Reverses Recent Losses To Close Slightly Higher Vs US Dollar

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher at the close on Friday versus the US dollar, rebounding from recent losses.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Closes Mixed In Line With Regional Peers

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, tracking the performance of its regional peers, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday, Tracking Weaker Regional Market

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today, mirroring the weaker performance in the regional markets as sentiments remained cautious due to the Middle East tensions, said an analyst.

Banking System Continues To Be Strong, Well-positioned To Weather Shocks -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking system is strong, well-positioned to weather shocks and supportive of financial intermediation activities, and continues to be backed by healthy capital and liquidity buffers, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, retreating from yesterday's gains, driven by mild profit-taking in selected heavyweights amid mixed sentiment in regional markets, according to an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Higher vs Greenback AS Investors Await NFP Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the greenback on Friday, gaining support ahead of the release of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) data later today.

Ringgit Weakens Against Greenback Amid Escalating Geopolitical Risks

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower on Thursday against the US dollar as the greenback strengthened on the back of heightened uncertainties on the geopolitical front.

Ringgit Expected to Remain Strong, Says AMRO Chief Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) expects the Malaysian ringgit to remain strong as one of the region’s best-performing currencies, according to chief economist Hoe Ee Khor.

Domestic Financial Markets Remain Resilient Amid Global Volatility - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Domestic financial market conditions have remained orderly despite heightened volatility in global financial markets during the second and third quarters of 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Strong Economic Fundamentals Driving Ringgit's Growth - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's strong economic fundamentals are among the factors supporting the ringgit's growth, even during times of currency weakness, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Budget 2025: Hoteliers Urge Govt To Address Low Room Rates Despite Rising Operational Costs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The hotel industry is calling on the government to address persistently low room rates and rising operational costs for the upcoming Budget 2025 to be tabled on Oct 18.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound from yesterday's losses at the opening bell today, supported by renewed buying activities in selected heavyweights amid a recovery in the regional markets, according to an analyst.