MIGHT Unveils 2025/2026 Rail Industry Report To Boost Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) has unveiled the Malaysia Rail Industry Report 2025/2026.

Malaysia's Role As Strategic Semiconductor Hub More Vital Amid Global Supply Chain Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s role as a strategic semiconductor hub is becoming increasingly important as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global supply chains.

Move Over Matcha: Malaysian Entrepreneur Bets On Pandan Making It Big In India

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- While Japan’s matcha flavoured tea has become hugely popular in cafés and bakeries across India, Malaysian entrepreneur Shivaani Suppiah is betting that another green food ingredient - pandan - might make it big in the South Asian nation.

Trade Policy Concerns Temper US Dollar's Strength, Lifting Ringgit

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was traded slightly firmer against the US dollar at the opening today, as soft sentiment towards the greenback outweighed better-than-expected key United States economic data.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar On Hopes Of US-Iran Deal

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Monday, driven by hopes of a resolution to the war between the United States (US) and Iran although conditions remained highly fluid.

Malaysia's External Position To Stay Resilient Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty -- Kenanga Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s external position should remain resilient despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty and the ongoing US-Iran conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid Ongoing West Asia Peace Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, as investors kept an eye on the ongoing peace negotiations over the West Asia crisis, an analyst said.

Gold Futures Extend Gains On Weaker Greenback, US Treasury Yields Decline

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended gains, closing higher on Thursday, as market sentiment improved following a decline in United States Treasury yields and a weaker US dollar.

US Dollar/Ringgit To Trade 3.95-4.05 In Near Term -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities expects the US dollar/ringgit pair to trade within the 3.95-4.05 range in the near term.

Malaysia Ranks Among Top Countries Globally In AI Readiness - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia ranks among the top countries in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, supported by strong adoption rates, public trust and continued investment in the digital economy, according to global real estate property technology group, Juwai IQI Holdings.

MIGHT Report Highlights Nuclear Power As Key To Malaysia’s Energy Security

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy is emerging as a potential source of stable, low-carbon power, complementing renewables and strengthening energy security, as more than 70 per cent of electricity is still generated from fossil fuels and a coal phase-out is targeted for 2044.

Ringgit Jumps 135 Basis Points To 3.96 Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped 135 basis points to rebound to the 3.96 level against the US dollar at the opening today, supported by improved global risk sentiment amid expectations of a potential second-round negotiation between the US and Iran.