Ringgit Extends Gain For Seventh Day After US Rate Cut

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains for the seventh day on Thursday, opening higher against the US dollar, supported by the much-anticipated 25 basis points cut last night by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed), an analyst said.

Sabah Produced 4.27 Mln Tonnes Of CPO In 2024 – MPIC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Sabah is Malaysia’s largest crude palm oil (CPO) producing state, with a production rate of 4.27 million tonnes in 2024, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPIC).

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Optimism Over Possible Chinese Stimulus

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today amid optimism over potential Chinese stimulus, a dealer said.

Malaysia Strengthens Economic Partnership With China Under Belt And Road Initiative -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to strengthening its economic partnership with China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said.

PDT, UEM Lestra Ink Collaboration Agreement On 1GW Hybrid Solar Project

SKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT) and UEM Lestra Bhd (UEM Lestra) have inked a Cooperation Agreement to develop a one gigawatt (GW) hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Segamat, Johor.

Conclusion Of Malaysia-South Korea FTA Talks Can Be Catalyst For More FTAs Among APEC Economies

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) talks between Malaysia and South Korea could serve as a catalyst for more FTAs to be signed among member economies during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Week (AELW) here.

US-ASEAN Business Council Strengthens Ties With ASEAN Through Innovation Showcase

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), in partnership with the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI), recently hosted the USABC Innovation Showcase on the sidelines of the 88th COSTI Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.

Malaysia, Singapore SME Ties Among Most Dynamic In ASEAN -- SBF

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore share one of the most dynamic and mutually reinforcing economic relationships in ASEAN, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which form the backbone of both economies, said the Singapore Business Federation (SBF).

RM12.79 Bln Investments At Osaka Expo Signal Japanese Confidence In Malaysia’s Green, Semicon Sectors -- MIDA

OSAKA, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority’s (MIDA) success in attracting RM12.79 billion in potential investments from Japanese companies at Expo 2025 Osaka signals a strong vote of confidence in Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem, especially in green technology, semiconductors and medical devices sectors.

ASEAN Taking The Lead In Shaping The World With Its Dynamic Economies, Says Tengku Zafrul 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is no longer waiting for the world to change but is actively shaping it with the bloc’s dynamic economies and boundless digital energy for its 680 million people, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday amid investors’ caution ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled on Oct 28-29, an analyst said.

Ringgit Likely To Trade In Narrow Range Next Week Amid Fed Uncertainty

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain range-bound against the US dollar next week as cautious sentiment prevails ahead of the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.