Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback Amid Falling US Bond Yields

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the American dollar on Monday, buoyed by a decline in US bond yields after the appointment of Scott Bessent as the US Treasury Secretary.

Sarawak Makes Significant Progress In CCUS - Abang Johari

KUCHING, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is making significant progress in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) to position the state as the CCUS heartland for the Asia Pacific region, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday due to a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY) following its recent two-year high, according to an analyst.

Toku Secures US$5 Mln Funding, Appoints Advisory Board Chair

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Toku, a provider of enterprise cloud communications and customer experience solutions in Asia Pacific (APAC), has successfully closed a US$5 million Series A Extension round led by Betatron Venture Group. (US$1=RM4.70)

U Mobile's Appointment As 5G Provider Complies With Licence Conditions - Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The decision to select U Mobile Sdn Bhd as Malaysia's second 5G network provider does not contravene the special licence conditions for individual licences, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. 

Integrating Biomethane Into Labuan’s O&G Sector Can Help Malaysia Achieve ESG Goals

LABUAN, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bioethanol is emerging as a promising alternative fuel in Malaysia’s oil and gas (O&G) sector, underscoring the nation’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Axiata Group's Hans Wijayasuriya To step Down And Become Chief Advisor To Sri Lankan President

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd (Axiata) chief executive officer of telecommunications business and group executive director Dr Hans Wijayasuriya will step down from the company on Jan 15, 2025, having accepted an invitation to be the chief advisor to the Sri Lankan President on digital economy.

Pharmaniaga Appoints EY As New External Auditor Effective Oct 9

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd (Pharmaniaga) has appointed Ernst & Young (EY) as its new external auditor, effective Oct 9, 2024.

Arthur D. Little Hires Franco Santucci To Lead New Team, Expanding Australian Office

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Arthur D. Little (ADL) has announced an expansion of its Australian office, with the appointment of Franco Santucci as Partner and Andrew Sampson as Principal.

Dialog Chief Operating Officer Mustaffa Kamal Promoted To CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd has promoted its chief operating officer Mustaffa Kamal Abu Bakar to chief executive officer (CEO) effective today.

Local Tech Industry Hails Anuar Fariz’s Appointment To Spearhead MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- With the appointment of Anuar Fariz Fadzil as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the local tech and telco industries are abuzz with excitement about his new role.

PMB Investment Appoints Mohd Izwan Izuddin As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- PMB Investment Bhd, an Islamic fund management company under Pelaburan Mara Bhd, has appointed Datuk Mohd Idzwan Izuddin Ab Rahman as its chairman for a two-year term, effective Sept 30, 2024.