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KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves accumulated to US$118.40 billion as at April 15, 2025, from US$117.50 billion on March 28, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher for the fourth straight day of trading today, driven by stronger ringgit and equity market, said an analyst.
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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to extend its gains against the US dollar next week, potentially trading between 4.41 and 4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Uncertainties in the foreign exchange market will continue to prevail until there is greater clarity on policy direction, particularly regarding the tariff lengths, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Concerns about a global recession are growing, driven by recent revisions to the gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States (US), Europe, and China, along with Donald Trump’s announcement on Thursday of new reciprocal tariff plans.
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By Mikhail Raj Abdullah
PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) – Malaysia is well-positioned to face any economic crisis following fears that the United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs on 168 countries, including Malaysia, will start a global trade war.
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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, which faced pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs, closed relatively stable today, said an analyst.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The global financial markets and regional export-reliant economies including Malaysia are bracing for increased volatility following US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff rollout effective April 5 and April 9, 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar by 0.8 per cent year-to-date in the first three months of this year, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves eased to US$118.0 billion as at March 14, 2025, from US$118.3 billion on Feb 28, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Malaysia saw a significant rise in sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) sukuk issuances last year, reaching RM11.9 billion — an almost ninefold increase since its introduction in 2017— thanks to a supportive regulatory framework.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) emphasised that structural reforms and policies must take precedence over excessive reliance on international reserves to manage currency fluctuations.