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Gold Futures Close Lower Amid US Fed Rate Hike Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday amid expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike later this year, which will support the US dollar and weigh on the appeal of the precious metal.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead Of US CPI Release

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the release of the United States’ May Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback , Regional Peers On Easing West Asia Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and was mostly stronger against regional currencies on Tuesday, supported by improved market sentiment amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

From Mum's Kitchen To Global Stage -- Young Malaysian Chef Takes Local Flavours To Russia

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Long before he stood in an international culinary arena in Russia bearing Malaysian flavours to judges from around the world, Wan Amirul Asyraaf Wan Rosidi learnt his earliest lessons about food in a simpler way.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, tracking regional peers as investor sentiment was dented following reports of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) move to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+).

UAE Leaves OPEC And OPEC+ In Huge Blow To Global Oil Producers' Group

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Reuters) -- The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it quit OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week Higher On Strong GDP Outlook

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the week higher, extending its upward momentum, buoyed by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, reinforcing the narrative of resilient domestic demand.

Malaysia, Australia Strengthen Energy Security Cooperation, Commit To Open Trade, Resilient Supply Chains

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring stable and resilient energy supplies, with both leaders Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Anthony Albanese stressing the importance of open and predictable trade flows amid global uncertainties.

Malaysia Committed To Securing Domestic Energy Supply – Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding domestic energy supply while continuing to serve as a trusted strategic partner in supporting international energy supply stability, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Softer NFP View

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as markets positioned for a softer US non-farm payrolls (NFP) reading, weighing on the greenback and lending support to regional currencies.

Malaysia’s Economy Can Still Surprise On Upside, Says BNM Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth could still surprise on the upside, depending on the duration of the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.

Dmitry Shubov: AI Lock-in Risk Rises For Southeast Asia Legal-Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asian legal-tech startups targeting United States (US) expansion face mounting compliance and commercial risks as governments and enterprise buyers increasingly favour region-specific artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, in line with projections from Gartner.