Ringgit Among Top Global Currencies, Soars To 4.12 Vs Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit soared to 4.12 against the US dollar on Friday, emerging as one of the top-performing currencies globally.

Former Angry Bird Developer Wants To Boost Malaysia's Education And Entertainment Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Former developer of Angry Birds online gaming franchise Peter Vesterbacka sees potential in the education and entertainment industries in Malaysia.

Malaysia Will See Strongest LNG Production Growth In Short And Medium Term, Says BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, expects Malaysia to see the strongest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production growth in the short and medium term when feed gas supplies from greenfield gas projects become available.

Ringgit Regains Strength Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit regained its strength against the US dollar at the opening today after experiencing a technical correction yesterday, said an analyst. 

AirAsia Will Continue Seeking License To Operate In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) — AirAsia will not give up on securing a license to operate in Singapore, despite having been rejected three times, said Capital A chief executive officer, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. 

CPO Futures Extend Winning Streak

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the seventh consecutive day on Thursday, driven by stronger export performance and declining CPO production, a trader said.

Ringgit Softer VS US Dollar On Profit-taking After Recent Sharp Gains

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close on Thursday due to profit-taking following its sharp gains earlier in the week, and on caution ahead of US  personal consumption expenditures data tomorrow, according to an analyst.

FGV To Combat Climate Change With Innovation, Ensure Palm Oil Yields Unaffected, Says Chairman

SIK, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd plans to implement innovative farm management techniques to address the challenges of climate change, which are causing a decrease in palm oil yields.

Malaysian Consumers More Receptive To Exaggerate On Loan Applications, Study Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Global analytics software leader FICO in its latest global consumer fraud research, revealed the alarming attitudes toward first-party financial fraud both in the Malaysian market and globally.

Malaysia Needs To Follow Laos’ Example For A More Proactive ASEAN Chairmanship - Ambassador

VIENTIANE (LAOS), Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should take advantage of Laos' experience as a guide to become more proactive and prepared when it assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship next year.

Ringgit Retreats To 4.13 At Opening As Investors Take Profits

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama)  -- The ringgit retreated against the US dollar on Thursday, taking a breather from recent gains as investors cashed out profits following its considerable appreciation, an economist said.

MARIC Launches Malaysia's First-ever Rail Industry Directory In Berlin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) launched the first-ever Malaysia Rail Industry Directory on Tuesday during the opening of InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, Germany.