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Ringgit Climbs To Five-year New High On Weaker Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit climbed to another five-year new high against the US dollar in early Wednesday trade, supported by a weaker greenback as the US dollar index (DXY) weakened.

Ringgit Edges Up As US Dollar Index Slips

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today, supported by a weaker greenback as the US Dollar Index (DXY) declined 0.33 per cent to 98.271 points amid thin trading conditions during the holiday-shortened week.

Ringgit Strengthens Vs US Dollar, Major Currencies On Positive Fiscal Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday as positive developments in the government of Malaysia’s fiscal position have contributed significantly to the ringgit’s appreciation.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weak CBOT Performance

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil performance on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Stronger Ringgit

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday, influenced by downtrends in regional rubber futures, declining crude oil prices, and a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer.

Malaysia’s Digital Banking Sector Paves Way For 2025 Growth, Positive Crypto Outlook

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The full rollout of all five licensed digital banks in 2025 has reshaped Malaysia’s digital finance landscape, signalling a decisive shift toward a more inclusive and technology-enabled financial ecosystem.

CPO Futures Ends Mostly Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Tuesday, reversing earlier losses due to stronger soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Rubber Market Closes With Slight Gains

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed slightly higher on Tuesday supported by an easier ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer.

From Home-based To Global Stage, WonderBrew Aims To Double Production Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Homegrown “kombucha” or fermented tea producer WonderBrew aims to double production in 2026 as it scales up innovation and outlined its strategy to extend its footprint across Southeast Asia, founder and chief executive officer Joseph Poh said.

CPO Futures Seen Trading In ‘Yo-yo’ Pattern Next Week Amid Year-end Slowdown

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to trade in a volatile “yo-yo” pattern next week, as year-end holidays lead to reduced participation from international traders,  a trader said.

Rubber Market To See Mixed Performance Amid Ongoing Supply Concerns Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to show mixed performance amid ongoing natural rubber (NR) supply concerns due to heavy rains in major producing regions, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

CPO Futures Rebound After Two-day Slide On Bargain Buying

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a two-day losing streak to close higher on Friday, supported by bargain buying following a bullish recovery in Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) refined, bleached, and deodorised (RBD) palm olein futures, a researcher said.