Ringgit Closes Higher For Third Consecutive Day Amid US Shutdown Uncertainty

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama)  -- The ringgit closed higher against the greenback on Wednesday, extending gains for the third consecutive session as the US dollar weakened after the American federal government shut down beginning today.

Gold Futures Extend Gains, On Track To Hit US$3,800 Level Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27  (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may breach the US$3,800 mark next week, underpinned by persistent safe-haven demand and anticipation surrounding key United States labour data.

Ringgit Eases Versus Greenback On Firm US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback gained momentum following stronger United States (US) economic data.

Gagasan Nadi Gets UKAS Nod For Partial Stake In SDASB, Full Takeover Of SESB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Gagasan Nadi Cergas Bhd (GNCB) has received approval from the Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS) of the Prime Minister’s Department for its proposed acquisitions of equity interests in Seri Delima Anggun Sdn Bhd (SDASB) and Serata Ehsan Sdn Bhd (SESB).

ASEAN-India Trade Deal Makes Visible Progress

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and India’s effort to upgrade the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) has made visible progress after nine negotiating rounds, and the pathway to a substantial conclusion by end-2025 is still open.

Ringgit Holds Steady Against Greenback Amid PBoC Fixing

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the US dollar at opening on Thursday, amid the recent People's Bank of China’s (PBoC) pressure on market sentiment.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher As Greenback Slips On Softer US Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback weakened after softer United States (US) economic data.

Japan Remains Crucial To ASEAN Balance – Analyst

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Japan’s presence in Southeast Asia continues to play a pivotal role in balancing great-power competition as ASEAN countries diversify their markets, making it a reliable long-term financing partner and strategic market.

Ringgit Extends Gains On RON95 Subsidy Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending gains as market confidence was lifted by the government’s firm policy stance following the rationalisation of RON95 subsidies.

Gold Futures Ends Higher Amid Fed Rate Cut Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, supported by expectations of further interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).

SP Setia Appoints New Deputy CEO, COO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- SP Setia Bhd has appointed Tan Hwa Min as deputy chief executive officer (CEO) (effective Nov 17), and Datuk Yuslina Mohd Yunus as chief operating officer (COO), (effective Oct 1), following the appointment of Datuk Zaini Yusoff as president and CEO (effective Oct 1).

Ringgit Starts Higher On Stable S&P Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s stable sovereign credit outlook and stronger domestic economic data.