Ringgit Opens Lower As Easing Risks Lift US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by external spillovers as receding near-term geopolitical tensions lent support to the greenback.

Ringgit Rises On US Dollar Consolidation, Oil Spike

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday, supported by domestic strength and a rebound in oil prices, as the greenback consolidated after mixed US economic data.

Malaysia’s Exports Rise 7.0 Pct To RM135.0 Bln In November 2025 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s exports rose 7.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM135.0 billion in November 2025, underpinned by stronger external demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Omantel, Archangel Lightworks Partner On Optical Satellite Communications

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Omantel has signed an agreement with Archangel Lightworks, a United Kingdom (UK)-based pioneer in optical and laser communications, to accelerate the future of satellite and optical communication services.

MITI To Commence FTA Talks With GCC Countries Early Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will commence free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries early next year, said MITI secretary-general Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob today. 

Crude Oil, Condensate And Natural Gas Output Rise 7.9 Pct And 11.8 Pct In 3Q - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s crude oil, condensate and natural gas production rose in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), reaching 45.1 million barrels and 737.0 billion cubic feet respectively, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Petronas Partners With Oman's OQEP To Advance Upstream Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through its subsidiary Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (Petronas Carigali), has collaborated with OQ Exploration and Production New Ventures LLC (OQEP) to jointly pursue oil and gas exploration and production across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Oil Prices Up 2nd Day After Modest OPEC+ Hike, But Gains Limited

WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Crude prices managed to stay higher for a second straight session on Monday, after the largest oil producers in OPEC+ announced a smaller-than-expected output hike for November.

ASEAN Must Boost Interdependence, Trade, Investments For Long-term Economic Survival

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's role as the chair of ASEAN in promoting trade and investment in Southeast Asia, as well as deepening integration through greater interdependence, is crucial for its long-term economic survival amid the uncertainties of the international marketplace.

OPEC Fund Approves Over US$1 Bln For Global Sustainable Development Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved over US$1 billion in new development financing during the third quarter of 2025, as announced following its 193rd Governing Board meeting. (US$1=RM4.20)

SC, Oman FSA Ink Joint Programme To Boost Capital Market Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Oman today signed a Joint Programme for Capital Market Development Cooperation to advance a strategic partnership between the two authorities.

Islamic Finance Must Leverage Climate Action, Digital Inclusion, Islamic Innovation To Benefit World -- SC Chair

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance must leverage three key drivers, mainly climate action, digital inclusion and Islamic innovation, to serve a higher purpose for Malaysia, Oman and the rest of the world, said Securities Commission (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.