Ringgit Rises For Seventh Straight Day Against US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, extending its rally for the seventh consecutive trading day, as investors remained positive ahead of the United States government reopening vote.

Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Gains In Regional Futures And Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets as well as crude oil prices as the pressure on the global automotive industry eased with China’s resumption of Nexperia chip exports, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Overnight Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak to open slightly higher, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investors digested the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) September meeting minutes.

Malaysia’s Fiscal Deficit Narrows 10.6 Pct In Jan-Aug, On Track To Meet 2025 Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cumulative fiscal deficit narrowed by 10.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM49.4 billion as of August 2025, keeping the government on track to meet its full-year target of RM80 billion or 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).

Budget 2026: MARGMA Appeals For Immediate Financial Relief, Human Capital Support

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has appealed for immediate financial relief, critical support for human capital and strategic focus on market positioning for the rubber gloves industry in Budget 2026.

Sunway REIT Records Lower Net Profit For 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust (Sunway REIT) posted a lower net profit of RM129.35 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), down from RM145.07 million year-on-year.

JS-SEZ, RTS Link To Boost Johor Property Market

JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 (Bernama) -- Johor’s property market is expected to enter a new phase of growth following the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement and the ongoing development of the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link.

Iran Postpones Full Airspace Reopening Till Saturday

TEHRAN, June 27 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Iran has postponed the full reopening of its airspace until Saturday afternoon, according to Xinhua, citing a report by the official news agency IRNA.

PHB Offering 300 Mln AHB Units For Subscription

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 21 (Bernama) -- Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) is offering 300 million Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB) units for public subscription, providing Bumiputera investors a low-risk investment opportunity backed by real estate assets.

Geopolitical, Economic Risks Cloud Airline Outlook – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) -- Ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties present the most significant risks to the airline industry outlook, said International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general Willie Walsh.

Urban Renewal Act Offers Significant Benefits, Overhang Remains A Concern -- Propertyguru Malaysia

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Urban Renewal Act, expected to be tabled in Parliament this July, could bring significant benefits such as preserving heritage, revitalising communities and generating economic impact, said PropertyGuru Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh. 

Malaysia’s Services Sector Up 6 Pct Y-o-Y In 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services sector grew by 6.0 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), reaching RM630 billion in revenue, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).