Brazil At Sweet Spot For Malaysian Semiconductor Industry To De-risk Supply Chain - Tengku Zafrul

From M. Saraswathi

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The largest South American country Brazil is strategically located for Malaysian semiconductor industry’s “Plus One” strategy to de-risk their supply chain resiliency.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Weaker Demand For Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar on Tuesday rebounding from yesterday’s loss, following weaker demand for the greenback, said an analyst.

MASkargo Eyes Capacity Increase Through Partnership With Qatar Airways Cargo

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

SEPANG, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) plans to increase its cargo capacity by leveraging its strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo.

Bursa Malaysia Gives Up Earlier Gains To End Mixed

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up earlier gains to end mixed today, amid a higher regional market showing, as property, construction, and healthcare counters attracted buying interests, while plantation, banking, and telecommunication stocks saw some profit-taking, an analyst said.

Anwar’s Visit Sparks Special Malaysia-Brazil Collaboration

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s inaugural official visit to Brazil has paved the way for new economic opportunities for Malaysia, especially in the semiconductor industry.

Anaqua To Be Acquired By Nordic Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Anaqua announced that Nordic Capital, an experienced private equity investor in Technology & Payments globally, has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a controlling interest in Anaqua from its existing shareholders led by Astorg.

Pantheon Introduces Two Funds To Broaden Private Wealth Offerings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Pantheon, a global private markets investor, has launched two funds to expand its private wealth offerings across asset classes in key growth markets globally.

Ringgit Rises On US Dollar Correction

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a weakening US dollar today as the Dollar Index (DXY) experienced a correction, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Slips Against US Dollar At The Close

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the US dollar at the close on Monday, reflecting the mixed performance of regional currencies, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

PM Anwar To Partake In G20 Related Events, Bilaterals

From M. Saraswathi

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the G20 related events such as the launch of "Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty", which aims to eradicate poverty and global hunger.

Efforts To Deal With Anti-Palm Oil Campaign Remain Despite MPOB Office Closure Abroad - Chan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The closure of a few Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) offices abroad does not affect efforts to deal with the anti-palm oil campaign and the negative perception of the commodity in the international market, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Ringgit Advances As Domestic Optimism Offsets US Rate Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Monday, buoyed by optimism over Malaysia’s domestic outlook, which offset concerns about the direction of US interest rates.