8m ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade in a cautious mode next week as investors will focus on the monetary policy decisions domestically and from the United States (US), said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at the opening, as rapid shifts in US economic policies under President Donald Trump’s administration created uncertainty within the business community, potentially dampening demand.
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BANGI, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Despite facing geopolitical challenges, Malaysia can still attract more foreign investments, especially from companies in countries affected by US trade policies, according to the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
11m ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar at opening trade as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) does not seem inclined to reduce rates in the near term, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain Malaysia as an open economy that relies on international trade and is taking strategic steps to reconcile the country's interest with policy changes under the new United States (US) administration.
1y ago
SUBANG, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is prepared to adapt to global changes, including potential shifts in US policy under a second Trump administration, without significant disruption to its natural resources and environmental sustainability agenda, Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said.
1y ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's equity market delivered a commendable performance in 2024, earning a solid grade close to an “A”, with several key milestones achieved throughout the year, laying the foundation for the main index to reach 1,800 next year, with 50 new listings anticipated.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend on Friday, driven by an absence of guidance from Wall Street and persistent concerns over US policy uncertainties.
1y ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a softer note, with the key index closing at its intraday low, in the absence of buying catalysts amid regional weakness as global economic uncertainties and geopolitical concerns kept investors edgy.
1y ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower on the final trading day of the week, weighed by profit-taking amid cautious sentiment after Donald Trump’s US election victory.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would be wise to prepare contingency measures in anticipation of potential US policy shifts and targeted tariffs under a Trump 2.0 administration, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent based on global assumptions for a Goldilocks backdrop following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential elections.