Malaysia Poised For Developed, High-income Nation Status - Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to achieve the status of a developed and high-income country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Ringgit Strengthens 14.4 Pct vs USD In 3Q 2024; One Of The Best Performing Currencies Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was one of the best-performing currencies globally in the third quarter of this year (3Q2024), strengthening 14.4 per cent against the US dollar and 11.4 per cent on a year-to-date basis, said Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC).

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher As Investors Focus On US Rate Cut Pace

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar as investors shifted their attention to the extent and timing of anticipated US interest rate cuts, confident that monetary easing will persist, said an economist.

Ringgit Down Amid Rising US Yields, Uncertainty Over Rate Cuts

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) --The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar, as the sharp increase in US Treasury yields stoked caution among traders and markets regarding the likelihood of future US rate cuts.

Malaysia At Crossroads, Leap Forward Or Be Left Vulnerable -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands at the critical crossroads, either leap forward into a new future of prosperity and security or be left vulnerable to “destructive” processes, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

World Bank Upgrades Malaysia's Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct For 2024

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has upgraded Malaysia's economic growth forecast to 4.9 per cent in 2024 from its initial 4.3 per cent forecast set in April, according to Apurva Sanghi, its lead economist for Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid Regional Downtrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, along with most regional markets, as rising oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment, said an analyst. 

OPR Likely To Be Unchanged; Ringgit Forecast At 4.25 vs USD Year-end - Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is likely to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged for the next 12 to 15 months, with inflation pressures subdued and the economic outlook stable, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Firmer Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8  (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar this morning, supported by the firmer Brent crude oil prices which surpassed US$80 per barrel, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Falls Against US Dollar Following Strong US Payrolls Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar, mirroring the trend of other Asian currencies, after stronger-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data for September suggested the US economy was avoiding a recession and on course for a soft landing, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session firmer today, boosted by positive sentiments following the end of the United States (US) dockworkers strike and the better-than-expected US monthly job data, said an analyst.

Malaysia Will Not Be Complacent Despite Current Achievement - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the government will not be complacent or “rest on its laurels,” but will remain vigilant in the face of regional and global challenges, even as structural reforms yield positive results.