Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback, Higher Against Major Currencies Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but higher against major currencies as investors stayed cautious ahead of a busy week of US labour-market data.

Ringgit Ends Firmer As Markets See US-Venezuela Tensions As Economically Contained

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as markets reassessed the US–Venezuela episode as politically disruptive but economically contained, an analyst said.

Phase 2 SSPA Salary Adjustment To Boost Retail Economy -- Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The second phase of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustment for civil servants is expected to have a strong positive impact on the retail economy, according to an economist.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar As Safe-Haven Demand Eases

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors assessed the United States-Venezuela situation, with an early flight to the greenback proving short-lived amid largely contained geopolitical risks.

Ringgit Ends Lower Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty After Venezuela Attack

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Monday, as markets shifted toward safe-haven currencies amid rising geopolitical uncertainty after the US attack on Venezuela over the weekend, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.63 Pct On Technology Rally Amid Geopolitical Risks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index rose 0.63 per cent, sustaining a positive tone in line with major Asian markets, as a rally in technology stocks lifted sentiment, while heightened geopolitical risks reinforced investor preference for stable earnings and dependable cash flows in the Malaysian equity market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher In Cautious Early Trade

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher in early trade as investors took a cautious stance ahead of a potential Chinese New Year (CNY) rally, with Venezuela-related developments having little impact on local sentiment.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower As Risk Aversion Lifts US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday as global risk appetite turned more cautious, prompting investors to pare exposure to emerging-market assets.

Kenya To Deepen Economic Linkages With Malaysia Through Halal Sector, Palm Oil, Agro-processing – Envoy

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) – The east African country of Kenya is set to elevate economic linkages with Malaysia through strategic partnerships in the halal industry, palm oil and agro-processing, semi-conductors and renewable energy sectors which will boost trade, investments and regional market access.

Rising Market Participation Likely To Push Bursa Malaysia Upwards Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see an uptrend next week as market participation and liquidity are likely to rise after being subdued amid holiday-shortened trading, said an economist.

Ringgit Poised To Extend Gains Next Week On Solid Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening against the US dollar next week, supported by favourable interest rate differentials and stronger domestic economic fundamentals.

Corporate Figure Syed Zainal Abidin Appointed New Chairman Of Perbadanan Wakaf Selangor 

SHAH ALAM, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Corporate figure Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir has been appointed as the new Chairman of Perbadanan Wakaf Selangor  (PWS), effective yesterday (Jan 1), with the consent of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.