Ringgit Rises As Weaker US Dollar Faces Policy Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and stayed on a firm footing, as lingering uncertainty over US monetary policy weighed on the greenback.

Ringgit Eases Vs Greenback Ahead Of Key US Economic Data

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower compared to the greenback on Monday on a lack of catalysts for the local note ahead of the release of key US economic data.

Three Malaysian Firms Win Inaugural SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Three Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were presented with the inaugural SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 Awards, recognising their exceptional achievements in business performance, innovation, and export competitiveness.

Guiyang’s Dual-Wheel Drive: Intelligent Manufacturing Powers A New Industrial Era

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Guiyang is fast-tracking its transformation into an intelligent manufacturing hub under its "Upgrading Industry for City Booming" strategy in the 14th Five-Year Plan.

ASEAN Must Strengthen IP Ecosystem To Empower MSMEs - MyIPO Chairman

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states must strengthen the region’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem by fostering awareness and developing procedures that support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) chairman Riduan Rubin.

Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Eases To 49.5 In October – Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector saw a marginal slowdown in October, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) easing slightly to 49.5 from 49.8 in September, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

MIDA, Hyundai Collaborates To Strengthen Malaysia’s Automotive Supply Chain And New Energy Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Malaysia, has organised a five-day programme to strengthen localisation, enhance vendors’ technical expertise, and support Malaysia’s transition to a new energy ecosystem.

US Respects Malaysia’s Sovereign Right To Pursue Economic Interests – Ambassador 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The United States respects Malaysia’s sovereign right to pursue its own foreign and economic policy, including its interest in exploring opportunities with the BRICS economic grouping, said US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D Kagan.

Malaysia's Rare Earth Pact With US Powers High-tech Revolution To Move Up The Value Chain

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s partnership with the United States in critical minerals unlocks new flows of American investment and technology, as well as the development of downstream rare earth elements (REE) capabilities, from extraction and separation to advanced manufacturing.

CIMB Treasury And Markets Research Expects BNM To Maintain OPR At 2.75 Pct In Final MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury & Markets Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent in its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)  meeting on Nov 6, underpinned by robust macroeconomic indicators.

Trump’s Malaysia Visit Heralds Stronger US-Malaysia Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The recent visit by United States President Donald Trump to Malaysia has re-energised the long-standing relationship between the two countries, laying a stronger foundation for cooperation in trade, investment and technology.

NuScale Power Partner ENTRA1 Poised For US$25 Bln Investment Under US-Japan Energy Pact

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- NuScale Power Corporation has congratulated its global strategic partner ENTRA1 Energy on being positioned to receive up to US$25 billion in investment capital under the newly signed United States (US)–Japan Framework Agreement. (US$1=RM4.19)