By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's policy discipline and targeted subsidy framework have successfully cushioned the domestic economy from external energy shocks triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by mild dollar weakness, though persistent geopolitical uncertainties and elevated oil prices capped gains.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies at Tuesday's close following a sharp drop in crude oil prices amid comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting the war in Iran could end soon.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously against the US dollar next week as market sentiment continues to be shaped by developments in the Middle East, while investors will also keep a close watch on the trajectory of crude oil prices and upcoming US economic data.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to see slight volatility next week, with a bias tendency for prices to move slightly upwards as weather conditions continue to affect production, said industry expert Denis Low.
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stays the course on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) implementation to weather the economic challenges of 2026 amid rising global geopolitical uncertainties, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN confidence remains strong despite developments and heightened attention surrounding regional tension, including the situation between Thailand and Cambodia.
From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA (Ethiopia), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will speak to his Ethiopian counterpart Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali on doing all that is necessary to facilitate and expedite economic cooperation between Malaysia and Ethiopia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings expects emerging market (EM) macroeconomic and credit conditions to remain resilient in 2026, mirroring this year’s performance.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The success of the KL Peace Accord between Cambodia and Thailand marked a significant step for regional security and economic reconnection in Southeast Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must rethink its supply chains and strengthen regional economic integration amid an increasingly uncertain global trade environment, said Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation former executive director, Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria.
