Ringgit Edges Higher As US Dollar Index Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar, bolstered by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) after the release of US economic data, an analyst said.  

Gold Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today on weaker demand as traders remained on the sidelines ahead of this week's important US economic data, including the nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report on Friday. 

Practitioners Society Malaysia Launches Young Practitioners Intiative To Bridge Academic-Industry Gap

SUBANG JAYA, Jan 6 (Bernama) – The PRactitioners Society Malaysia has launched Young Practitioners Malaysia, an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academic studies and industry experience in public relations and communications.

Ringgit Closes Lower As Signs Of US Economic Recovery Spur Demand For Greenback

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its downtrend to close lower against the US dollar on Monday as the American economy showed further signs of recovery, spurring demand for the greenback.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Weaker Regional Performance, Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed lower on Monday following a downtrend in regional rubber futures markets and weaker benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

FBM KLCI Continues Slide, Mirroring Weaker Regional Performance

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower today, mirroring the weak regional performance as major markets worldwide experienced mostly negative trends.

TechStore Inks Underwriting Agreement With M&A Securities For Upcoming IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Information technology (IT) services provider, TechStore Bhd (TechStore) has signed an underwriting agreement with M & A Securities Sdn Bhd for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Wall St’s Firm Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened higher on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s gains after fresh demand for technology stocks propelled the US market.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of PBoC Fixing 

By Karina Imran & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies amid cautious sentiment ahead of the People's Bank of China (PBoC) fixing today, an analyst said.

Ringgit Likely To Trade On Softer Note Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the US dollar, remaining within a narrow range next week.

FBM KLCI Futures To Move In Tandem With Cash Market Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade in line with the cash market next week, dealers said.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Remain Cautious Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to remain cautious next week as investors are bracing for a cautious start to 2025, with eyes fixed on the US President Inauguration Day scheduled on Jan 20, said an analyst.