Ringgit Ends At Fresh Seven-year High Of 3.95 Vs US Dollar, New Support Seen At 3.8722

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended at another fresh high in more than seven years against the US dollar today, reaching the 3.95 level, with an economist setting a new support level for the local currency at RM3.8722.

Resilient Economic Growth, Moderate Inflation Shape OPR Decision - Abdul Rasheed

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) views the country’s 2026 growth outlook as resilient and expects inflation to remain moderate.

Malaysia Equities Hit Strongest Level Since 2018 On Firmer Ringgit, Solid Local Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.

Penang Homeport Shift To Boost Malaysia’s Maritime Role

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s move to position Penang Port, anchored by Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT), as the main homeport for the northern region is expected to elevate Penang’s role within Malaysia’s maritime ecosystem and strengthen regional economic connectivity.

Policy Certainty, Reforms And Current External Factors Are Working For Ringgit - BNM Governor

By M.Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Policy certainty, ongoing government reforms and supportive external factors have contributed to the ringgit’s steady appreciation to levels last seen in 2018, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Bank Muamalat Bags World Outstanding Islamic Bank Excellence Award 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has been recognised on the global stage after being conferred the prestigious “World Outstanding Islamic Bank Excellence Award 2026” in London, the United Kingdom.

A2RL Drone Championship Pits Human Skill Against AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) Drone Championship delivered a high-profile test of human skill against artificial intelligence (AI), with autonomous systems setting new speed benchmarks while a human pilot narrowly prevailed in the headline Human vs AI finale.

Malaysia Nets RM45.4 Bln Export Sales From PM’s 2025 Trade Missions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade missions and overseas visits in 2025 generated RM45.4 billion in export sales, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Govt Urged To Refine e-Invoice Threshold For Small Traders

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to refine and revise the threshold for the implementation of e-invoice currently set at between RM1 million and RM5 million, to avoid imposing excessive burdens on micro and small traders.

Negeri Sembilan Has Potential As Major Data, Technology Hub With Construction Of Green Data Centre Campus

SEREMBAN, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan has the potential to emerge as a major data and technology hub through the development of the Nexus Yang Green Data Centre Campus at the NS Semiconductor Valley (NSSV) Industrial Park here.

PGF Capital's 3Q Net Profit Eases To RM4.56 Mln Due To MTM Unrealised Loss, Forex Loss

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Main Market-listed insulation producer PGF Capital Bhd's net profit eased to RM4.56 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Nov 30, 2025, from RM6.24 million in the same quarter in 2024.

Ringgit Closes At 3.96 Vs US Dollar For First Time Since 2018

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit spiralled to breach the 4.00 psychological level at the close today against the US dollar, as the currency extended its uptrend that began last week, reflecting improving sentiment toward the country’s economic fundamentals and policy stability.