Islamic Finance To Grow, Sukuk Issuance To Ease In 2025 - Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Demand for Islamic finance will continue to rise as strong economic activity in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Southeast Asia is supported by diversification agendas, investment inflows and population growth, according to Moody's Rating.

Cautious Sentiment Weakens Ringgit Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Cautious market sentiment and a lack of local catalysts have led the ringgit to trade easier against the US dollar at the opening today. 

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Mixed Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar amid mixed market sentiment with the US Federal Reserve which is likely to continue its interest rate cuts with bond yields sliding amid uncertainties over tariffs.

EPF 2024 Dividend Rate To Range From 6.0 Pct-6.2 Pct - Analyst

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is projected to announce a dividend rate of between 6.0 per cent and 6.2 per cent for 2024, supported by robust global and domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Rebounds Against US Dollar As Weak US Data Supports Rate Cut Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar at the opening today after a weaker-than-expected US consumer confidence report weighed on the greenback, reinforcing the narrative that monetary policy easing in the United States should remain intact this year.

Malaysia Through ASEAN Chairmanship Will Advocate For Deeper Collaboration In Green, Sustainable Investment Frameworks - DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to positioning ASEAN as a global leader in sustainable finance and will advocate for deeper collaboration in green financing, regional energy connectivity, and the expansion of sustainable investment frameworks.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Tariff Concerns And Oil Price Decline

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Friday, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets amid rising concerns over the US trade tariff decision, said a dealer.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade amid a higher US Dollar Index (DXY) coupled with gains in US Treasury bonds, said an analyst.

Ringgit In Right Direction Despite Uncertainties Caused By US Trade War - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is moving in the right direction despite the uncertainties caused by the United States’ (US) trade war, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Ringgit Records 2.7 Pct Overall Appreciation Against US Dollar In 2024 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit recorded an overall appreciation of 2.7 per cent against the US dollar in 2024, standing out as one of the few Asian currencies to strengthen versus the greenback, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, ASEAN Currencies Ahead Of GDP Data Release

By Engku Shariful Azni, Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues to strengthen against the US dollar and ASEAN currencies ahead of Malaysia’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) data release today, said an analyst.

Foreign Holdings In Capital Market Remain Around 19 Pct As Of January 2025 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Foreign holdings in Malaysia’s capital market are currently at 19.4 per cent as at January 2025, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.