Ringgit Continues To Retreat Against Greenback On Profit-taking After Recent Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its retreat against the US dollar on profit-taking after recent gains to close lower on Friday.

Ringgit Rises Vs Greenback On Stronger Odds Of US Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday, extending gains, after United States (US) economic data reinforced expectations of an imminent interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting, an economist said.

MOF: EPF Monthly Payout Plan Won’t Affect Current Withdrawals

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The proposed implementation of monthly pension-style payments for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members, announced during the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), will not affect the withdrawal rights of existing members, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Duck Creek Billing Enhances Member Experience With Real-Time Insights At PURE

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, a global intelligent solutions provider for the insurance industry, announced that PURE Insurance has upgraded to the latest version of the Duck Creek Billing platform.

TOURISE Unveils Powerhouse Advisory Board Ahead Of Global Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- TOURISE, a new global platform focused on cross-sector collaboration in tourism, has announced the formation of its Advisory Board ahead of its inaugural summit scheduled for Nov 11 to 13 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Islamic Chamber Of Commerce-Labuan Chapter Retains Leadership At AGM

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The leadership of the Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Labuan chapter (DPIM WP Labuan) has been re-elected unopposed at its annual general meeting (AGM) this year.

Over 90 Pct Of MHIT Policies Face Modest Adjustments – MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- More than 90 per cent of adjusted medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) policies recorded premium increases of less than 10 per cent, while over 200,000 policies benefited from deferred premium adjustments and more than 14,000 policies were reactivated as at 30 April 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Govt To Allocate RM1.4 Bln For Oil Palm Smallholders Replanting Programme Under 13MP -- Johari

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to allocate RM1.4 billion in phases over five years to strengthen the oil palm replanting program for smallholders under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Within five days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has achieved much more than what many leaders can only aspire to do in the field of international politics and global trade.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of 13MP Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Thursday, ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement this afternoon, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Proceeds Of Import, Export Activities Of Electricity, Re To Benefit The People - PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The government is prepared to manage electricity import and export activities as well as renewable energy (RE) trading where the proceeds will be deposited into the Kumpulan Wang Industri Elektrik (KWIE) fund which will benefit the people.

Countervailing And Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025 Tabled For First Reading

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at protecting local industries from unfair trade practices and ensuring the competitiveness of Malaysian products, was presented for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.