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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally lower on Monday versus the greenback, pressured by a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY) as markets repriced United States monetary policy following softer jobs data, an economist said.
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s recent strengthening to around 3.16 against the Singapore dollar was expected and has had little impact on cross-border trade between Malaysia and Singapore, an academic said.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.04-4.07 range next week with the balance of risks tilted modestly towards a firmer ringgit as global investors rotate away from the dollar and back into emerging-market carry and growth exposure, an analyst said.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as markets moved into a cautious holding pattern ahead of tonight’s US non-farm payrolls release and a possible Supreme Court ruling on US President Donald Trump-era tariffs, an analyst said.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, tracking movements in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The signing of three partnerships between EXIM Bank Malaysia and Turkish companies has further reinforced bilateral trade and investment collaboration, while supporting the international expansion of Malaysian companies in line with Malaysia’s broader industrial and trade diversification objectives.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Jumio has appointed Bala Kumar as president and interim chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Robert Prigge, who is stepping down after nearly a decade leading the company through a period of sustained growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- MIMOS International Venture Sdn Bhd (MIVSB) has entered into a strategic partnership with ALAA Consultancy (M) Sdn Bhd (ACSB) to scale Malaysian deep-tech innovation into global markets.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, with trading very much centred on key heavyweight counters.
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's economy to maintain its strong momentum with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.3 per cent in 2026, following the likely 4.6 per cent expansion in 2025.
From Muhammad Saufee Rosman
ISTANBUL, Jan 9 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to Turkiye opens up new opportunities to strengthen economic, trade and investment relations between Malaysia and the republic, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) chief executive officer Abu Bakar Yusof.
From Muhammad Saufee Rosman
ISTANBUL, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Turkiye forms part of Malaysia’s strategic efforts to review and strengthen the implementation of existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
