Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Slightly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to end the morning trading session marginally lower today due to cautious sentiments, as investors remain watchful of external risks.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Mixed Fed Signals

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar on Monday, though sentiment stayed guarded as conflicting remarks from US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials left investors uncertain about the greenback’s near-term direction.

Sabah’s Economic Position, Investment Performance Remain Strong Over Past Five Years - Hajiji

By Rohana Nasrah

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Sabah has continued to strengthen its economic position and investment performance over the past five years, with a range of sectors, including solar, oil and gas, and electric vehicle battery components, continuing to expand.

Former Labuan IBFC Executive Chairman Iskandar Nuli Appointed MIFSA CEO

LABUAN, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Maldives International Financial Services Authority (MIFSA) has appointed Datuk Iskandar Mohd Nuli as its new chief executive officer, marking an important step in the Maldives’ efforts to develop a competitive international financial centre.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Between 4.13-4.16 With Slight Upward Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.13 and 4.16 against the US dollar next week, with a slight upward bias after mainly weakening this week as markets lowered expectations of a United States interest rate cut at the December meeting.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Against US Dollar Despite Strong US Jobs Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, tracking gains by several regional currencies despite the stronger-than-expected United States nonfarm payrolls report for September.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Softer In Sync With Regional Trend

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower, mirroring the weak performance of regional bourses, as an overnight sell-off on Wall Street dampened investor sentiment.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday despite stronger US labour market data that continued to support the greenback.

High-potential MD Companies Are Exactly The Partners The UK Needs, Says Gobind

SUBANG JAYA, Nov 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s growing pool of high-potential companies, awarded the prestigious Malaysia Digital (MD) status and focused on high-value digital services, are exactly the partners that the United Kingdom is looking to work with, said Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar As Confidence In US December Rate Cut Fades

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as expectations for a US interest rate cut have been significantly reduced, signalling the markets remain unconvinced of another rate cut in the December meeting.

Over 1,000 Brands Vie For Top Honours At 20th World Branding Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The 20th World Branding Awards celebrated the achievements of leading brands across National, Regional, and Global categories.