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Ringgit Rises To 4.04 As Investor Confidence Strengthens; Economist Foresees Return To 3.82

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- With less than a week remaining before the close of 2025, the ringgit continued its upward momentum, trading around 4.04 against the US dollar, its highest level in nearly five years.

Malaysians’ Confidence In Country’s Direction Improves In 2025 – Ipsos

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysians’ confidence that the country is heading in the right direction has improved in 2025, according to Ipsos’ latest Consumer Confidence and Cost of Living Monitor.

Malaysia's ESG Commitment Advances With Carbon Tax, ESG Reporting And Sustainability Initiatives In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The outlook for the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards by companies in Malaysia looks highly positive next year due largely to practical policy initiatives unveiled this year, such as the carbon tax, increased ESG reporting and scaling up sustainability initiatives.

Malaysia’s PMI Rises As November New Orders Hit Three-Year High

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.1 in November versus 49.5 in October, supported by a surge in new orders that reached their highest level in more than three years, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Ringgit Retreats After An Eight-Day Rally

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower against the US dollar today, as the market saw a mild correction following recent gains despite supportive domestic economic data. 

Bursa Malaysia Bucks Regional Trend To Close Marginally Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bucked the downbeat regional trend to close marginally higher on Tuesday, amid continued buying interest in selected heavyweights led by financial services counters.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the weakness in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Open Slightly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from last week's losses to open marginally higher today, driven by mild buying interest in selected heavyweights, a dealer said.

Malaysia's Current Account Balance To Remain In Surplus This Year - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's current account balance is expected to remain in surplus of between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today. 

CPO Futures Down On Profit-taking, B50 Delay & Weak China Vegoil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower on Thursday, pressured by profit-taking following calls by an Indonesian industry group to delay the B50 biodiesel mandate.

Ringgit Retreats After Three Days Of Gains

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower today, snapping three consecutive days of gains as profit-taking emerged, with traders opting to lock in earlier gains.

CIMB Securities: Water Tariff Revision Opens Path For Investment, Private Funding Still Needed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s water sector still requires alternative funding schemes involving the private sector to reduce the federal government’s financial burden despite the ongoing review of water tariffs in selected states.