1y ago
By Karina Imran and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as investors remained cautious due to higher-than-expected inflation and ahead of global central bank policy updates.
1y ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged lower against the US dollar at Thursday's close, pressured by profit-taking after Wednesday's gains and ongoing uncertainties over US President Donald Trump’s policies.
1y ago
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The declaration of the Port of Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP Port) marks a strategic milestone with significant potential to drive Sabah's economic growth, Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said.
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DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the emphasis on the great potential of the ASEAN region was the main message delivered in conjunction with his attendance at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit here.
1y ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) announcement on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister and ASEAN chair Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made an indelible mark at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, by seamlessly navigating discussions that ranged from light-hearted conversations about his favourite football club to the intricate dynamics of international relations and challenges and successes of regional integration.
1y ago
DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 22 (Bernama) -- As the chairman of ASEAN this year, Malaysia aims to prioritise energy and connectivity with a focus on building trust and inclusivity among member countries as well as engaging constructively with major global powers while safeguarding the bloc’s independence.
1y ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by data showing a decline in Malaysia’s inflation rate, said an economist.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- EGGDROP, Korea’s premium egg sandwich brand, has launched its first store in the Philippines at the iconic SM Mall of Asia in Manila.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysians’ quality of living is set to improve following next month’s minimum wage rise and civil service salary adjustment.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate for December 2024 has moderated to 1.7 per cent, with the index points standing at 133.4 as against 131.2 in the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has become a hot topic among industry players across Asia.