1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar today but rose versus other major currencies, as the greenback continued to strengthen amid rising geopolitical risks, an analyst said.
1y ago
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower on Wednesday as rising geopolitical risks spurred the buying of safe haven assets such as the greenback, nevertheless it still emerged as a global best performer against the US dollar in a three-month period from July 2 to Oct 2.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Sunzen Biotech Bhd’s acquisition of 70 per cent equity interest in Eye Nation Medical Sdn Bhd, a company engaged in the optical medical diagnostic equipment business, will allow the group to expand into the ophthalmic industry.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has named Caroline Alder-Smurthwaite to its Global Underwriting Office for Casualty & Healthcare and promoted Charlotte Behar to succeed Alder-Smurthwaite as Head of Casualty, United Kingdom (UK).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued commemorative coins to mark the installation of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th king of Malaysia.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Despite concerns over slower factory activities, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) expects Malaysia’s production activities to continue to grow in the coming months.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit took a breather from recent gains to open lower against the US dollar today, weighed by a risk-off sentiment amid heightened global geopolitical tension, an analyst said.
1y ago
SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will focus on collaborative efforts between states and federal governments to bridge the socio-economic and development gaps according to states and regions, said the Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli.
1y ago
SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 (Bernama) – Adopting the right narrative and the courage to make some tough decisions has contributed to the ringgit’s rise to become the world's best-performing currency against the US dollar.
1y ago
SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will focus on collaborative efforts between states and federal governments to bridge the socio-economic and development gaps according to states and regions, said the Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli.
1y ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) --The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking after recent sharp gains, in line with other regional currencies, as the United States signalled a lower interest rate cut going forward.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), a global semiconductor foundry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) to enhance training for engineering talents and expand the workforce for the growing semiconductor industry.