Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against USD Amid West Asia Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market sentiment continued to focus on developments in West Asia.

Ringgit Closes Lower Amid Cautious Sentiment Over China Data, FOMC Minutes

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday, as cautious sentiment prevailed in the foreign exchange market.

Pyxis Group, Principia Consulting Form Joint Venture For Commodity, Energy Markets 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Pyxis Group and Principia Consulting announced a strategic joint venture to jointly serve global commodity and energy markets.

T&E Report Ranks Singapore Changi Among Most Carbon-Intensive Airports 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Transport & Environment (T&E) and ODI Global announced that Singapore Changi Airport ranked ninth among the world’s most carbon-intensive airports in 2023, generating 14.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Market Sentiment

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday although cautious sentiment persisted amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Kazan Is Slowly Returning To Its Former Glory

From Nor Baizura Basri

KAZAN (Russia), May 17 (Bernama) -- Bauman Street in Kazan, known as the city’s main pedestrian and social hub, was bustling with activity as friends and families spent time together, with buskers adding to the lively atmosphere.

Ringgit Set To Trade Between 3.94 And 3.96 Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of between RM3.94 and RM3.96 against the US dollar next week.

Ringgit Closes Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies On Strong GDP Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies after Bank Negara Malaysia announced that Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), exceeding the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent, driven by robust domestic demand, investment activities and exports.

Russia Highlights Expanding Partnership With Islamic Countries

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KAZAN (Russia), May 15 (Bernama) -- Russia signalled its commitment to ongoing cooperation with Islamic countries in sectors including energy, industry, information technology (IT), construction, agriculture, finance, education, healthcare and tourism.

Mary Kay Launches Global Social Squad Pilot Program To Strengthen Digital Engagement 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has launched its Global Social Squad (GSS) Pilot Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening digital engagement by empowering Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) as brand advocates and social media content creators.

Ringgit Snaps Seven-day Rally Ahead Of 1Q GDP Data

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped a seven-trading-day rally to ease against the US dollar as traders turned cautious ahead of Malaysia’s first-quarter (1Q) 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) announcement later today.

Ringgit Mostly Higher Against Major, Regional Currencies, Slips Against US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major and regional currencies, except the US dollar, amid positive signals from the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that could benefit both Washington and Beijing.