Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback On Continous Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its momentum to open higher today, buoyed by continuous buying interest in the local note amid a weakened greenback.

Five Corridor Regions Attract RM87.56 Bln In Total Investments Up To Oct 31 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The country’s five economic corridor regions have successfully attracted total investments amounting to RM87.56 billion in the first 10 months of this year, said Finance Minister II and acting Economy Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Pacifica Hotels To Introduce Marriott’s City Express Brand In Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Pacifica Hotels G.K. has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International Inc to introduce the City Express by Marriott brand to Japan, marking its Asia Pacific debut through the conversion of two existing hotels in Osaka.

AITIGA Upgrade, Semiconductor Collaboration To Drive ASEAN-India Economic Ties -- Analyst

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The upcoming upgrade of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and expanding semiconductor collaboration with India are expected to shape the next phase of ASEAN-India economic ties, an analyst said.

Oriental To Acquire Three Hotels, To Reposition Under The Ascott

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Oriental Holdings Bhd (OHB) and its subsidiaries (collectively, OHB Group) intend to acquire Bayview Beach Resort Penang, Bayview Hotel Georgetown and Bayview Hotel Langkawi.

Ringgit Closes At 4.17 Against US Dollar -- Its Strongest Level This Year

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to rise against the US dollar at the close on Friday, touching the 4.17 level -- its strongest level so far this year -- driven by positive Malaysian economic data, steady Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and weaker US economic data.

MATRADE Confident To Achieve RM3 Bln Sales Target At MIHAS@Shanghai

By Amanina Mohamad Yusof

SHANGHAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is fully confident that the RM3 billion sales target at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase in Shanghai (MIHAS@Shanghai) 2025 can be achieved, based on the performance during the expo’s first and second days.

Ringgit Rises Near One-year High Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent, touching the 4.17 level.

Ensurai Tree Planting Project Proposed Under Sarawak PCDS 2030 - Abang Johari

KAPIT, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The planting of Ensurai trees along the riverbanks in the Kapit Division is one of the projects proposed as Sarawak enters its second and final phase of the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030), marked by the beginning of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) next year.

MyTech Group Diversifies Into Moneylending Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- MyTech Group Bhd has undertaken a proposed diversification of its existing business and that of its subsidiaries (group) to include moneylending activities.

Ringgit Higher After OPR Stays Pat At 2.75 Pct

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher on Thursday, remaining steady at the 4.18 level after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of 2025.

ASEAN Must Rethink Its Supply Chain, Strengthen Regional Economic Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must rethink its supply chains and strengthen regional economic integration amid an increasingly uncertain global trade environment, said Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation former executive director, Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria.