Perodua Set To Produce 500 Units Of EMO-II Monthly, Aims For Cheapest EV

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) aims to produce 500 units per month of its electric vehicle (EV) called eMO-II starting next year.

Ringgit Remains Lower Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained lower against the US dollar in early trade today as investors remained cautious about global market developments, an analyst said. 

I-Nation Global Summit 2024 To Propel ASEAN's Technological Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The I-Nation Global Summit 2024 serves as a significant platform to bring together diverse sectors and stakeholders in driving collaboration and cross-border partnerships that will accelerate the technological progress in ASEAN.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower against the greenback in the first trading day of December as investors shifted interest towards safe haven currencies, including the US dollar, an analyst said.

Brazil, Malaysia To Set Up Joint Development On IC Design In 2025

By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Brazil and Malaysia’s collaboration in the semiconductor industry will involve the development of joint initiatives in integrated circuit (IC) design next year, according to sources from the Brazilian Embassy in Malaysia.

Malaysia Seeks Advanced Technology, Investments For Rare Earth Processing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure the development of the rare earth element (REE) industry progresses, simultaneously encompassing the upstream and downstream sectors to meet industrial needs, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday but turned lower thereafter following a lack of catalysts amid Wall Street’s soft performance amid sticky inflation data and trading slowing ahead of the US Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Local Manufacturing Companies Urged To Heed US Sanctions On Russia - Mohamad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government has urged local manufacturing companies to take heed of the final destination of goods exported to foreign countries to avoid being affected by the sanctions imposed by the United States (US) on Russia. 

Ringgit Weakens After Trump Announces New Tariffs On Mexico, Canada

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today after United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.

Perak Has Potential To Be Good Contributor To National Economy - Rafizi

IPOH, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Perak has good potential to be a contributor to the national economy compared to other states, Economic Affairs Minister Rafizi Ramli said.

Ringgit Stages Rebound To Close Firmer Vs US Dollar

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit staged a rebound on Friday after recent losses to finish the week higher against the American dollar despite a rising greenback buoyed by anticipation of slower US interest rate cuts, an economist said.

Malaysia’s Removal From US Treasury Monitoring List Indicates Balanced, Transparent Policies – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s removal from the United States Treasury’s (Treasury) monitoring list indicated that the country’s economic and foreign exchange policies are now viewed as balanced and transparent, said an economist.