KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to strengthen its regulations on the semiconductor sector in response to United States (US) pressure to curb the illicit flow of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Electronic payment (e-payment) recorded high growth last year, with the total value of selected retail e-payment transactions increasing by 17 per cent to reach RM698.1 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today on expectations that Malaysia will be among the least affected by the US government's implementation of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, given that the country is seen as having one of the lowest tariff rates.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) -- Gold price is on fire! The precious metal continues to defy expectations, repeatedly smashing record highs as investors seek refuge from global economic turbulence.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to trade within the 4.42–4.45 range against the US dollar next week, with short-term volatility contingent upon broader market dynamics.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on improved sentiment towards the local currency, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said the reduced tariffs for transportation and regasification could increase the competitiveness of gas players, boosting export revenues and stimulating economic activity throughout the year.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today officiated at the flag-off of the ASEAN Unity Drive 2025 (AUD 2025), aimed at promoting cross-border electric mobility and strengthening ties between industry leaders, governments and communities.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained its benchmark interest rate but signalled that the rate-cutting narrative remained on track.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is expected to submit its proposal to review levies of fees from intermediaries by the end of March to the Finance Ministry (MoF), said SC executive chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day broadly lower, mirroring regional market trends, as investor sentiment was dampened by the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to maintain interest rates and the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) unexpected decision to keep its key lending rates unchanged, said an analyst.
BANGI, March 20 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has unveiled Bangi Fresco, the next evolution of its signature Bandar Puteri Bangi township, further elevating the lifestyle landscape of Klang Valley South with a dynamic new retail hub.
