Ringgit Seen Holding Steady Against US Dollar Next Week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to linger around at 4.21 to 4.22 against the US dollar next week but with an upside bias for the greenback after Friday’s US non-farm payrolls (NFP) unexpectedly rose sharply by 254,000 jobs in September.

Govt Optimistic KLIA Can Become Regional Cargo Hub -- Loke

SEPANG, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The government is optimistic that Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has the potential to become the region’s cargo hub, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

AMRO Lowers ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast For 2024 To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has pared down its 2024 economic growth forecast for the region to 4.2 per cent, down from 4.4 per cent in July, largely driven by revised growth projections for China and Vietnam.

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.

Indonesian Tycoon Lauds Anwar's Affirmative Action To Safeguard Bumiputera Interests

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The affirmative action taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration to protect Bumiputera interests is a positive step, according to Indonesia’s former Economic Minister Chairul Tanjung.

Oracle's Investment Set To Propel Malaysia's Digital Economy And Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Oracle's investment in Malaysia's artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing sectors is set to catalyse substantial growth within the country's digital economy, enhancing technological innovation and economic competitiveness.

MIDF Expects Malaysia's Production Activities To Continue To Grow In Coming Months

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Despite concerns over slower factory activities, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) expects Malaysia’s production activities to continue to grow in the coming months. 

Oracle to Invest More Than US$6.5 Bln in AI and Cloud Computing In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Oracle today announced that it plans to invest more than US$6.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.15) to open a public cloud region in Malaysia to meet the rapidly growing demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services here.

BNM Penalises Agrobank For Development Financial Institutions Act Non-compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) had imposed an Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) of RM660,000 on Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad (Agrobank) for non-compliance with the Development Financial Institutions Act 2002 (DFIA).

National Cloud Policy Forthcoming, To Focus On Four Key Areas -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the National Cloud policy will be forthcoming, emphasising on the four core areas of public service innovation and efficiency; economic competitiveness and growth; fuelling economic expansion by enabling businesses, strengthening user trust and data security; and empowering citizens through digital inclusivity.

Malaysia's Low Wages Influencing Inadequate EPF Savings -- Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's low-wage structure is a significant factor behind the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) inadequate savings.

Astro Malaysia Net Profit Soars 132.3 Pct To RM54.71 Mln In Second Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's net profit soared by 132.3 per cent to RM54.71 million in the second quarter ended July 31, 2024 (2Q 2025) from RM23.65 million a year ago.