Ringgit Gains Against Singapore Dollar Unlikely To Hit Trade

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s recent strengthening to around 3.16 against the Singapore dollar was expected and has had little impact on cross-border trade between Malaysia and Singapore, an academic said.

Strong Demand For Malaysia Airlines’ Chengdu Flights

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has resumed its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Greater China market and strengthening connectivity between Malaysia and Western China, and supporting Malaysia’s inbound tourism ambitions under Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within 4.04-4.07 Range Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.04-4.07 range next week with the balance of risks tilted modestly towards a firmer ringgit as global investors rotate away from the dollar and back into emerging-market carry and growth exposure, an analyst said.

Rubber Market To See Slight Volatility With Upward Bias Next Week

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to see slight volatility next week, with a bias tendency for prices to move slightly upwards as weather conditions continue to affect production, said industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, CI Hit More Than Six-year High

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia concluded the week on a stronger note, with the benchmark index reaching a more than six-year high due to continued buying of blue-chip stocks, aligning with the performance of stronger regional markets.

FBM KLCI Up 0.34 Pct At Midday On Buying Support For Banking Counters

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, with the key index rising by 0.34 per cent amid buying support for banking counters.  

MIMOS International Venture Partners ALAA Consultancy To Accelerate Global Deep-Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- MIMOS International Venture Sdn Bhd (MIVSB) has entered into a strategic partnership with ALAA Consultancy (M) Sdn Bhd (ACSB) to scale Malaysian deep-tech innovation into global markets.

Malaysia’s "Regular Follow-Up Status" By FATF Underscores Labuan IBFC AML Framework's Strength

LABUAN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recent recognition by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) under the ‘Regular Follow-Up’ status for the Mutual Evaluation Report 2025 (MER 2025) has underscored international confidence in the country’s robust, risk-based framework for anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF).

Affin Bank Projects 4.3 Pct GDP Growth For Malaysia This Year

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's economy to maintain its strong momentum with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.3 per cent in 2026, following the likely 4.6 per cent expansion in 2025.

PM's Official Visit To Turkiye Strengthens Trade, Investment Relations - MATRADE

From Muhammad Saufee Rosman

ISTANBUL, Jan 9 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to Turkiye opens up new opportunities to strengthen economic, trade and investment relations between Malaysia and the republic, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) chief executive officer Abu Bakar Yusof.

PM’s Official Visit To Turkiye Part Of MITI’s Efforts To Strengthen FTA – Johari

From Muhammad Saufee Rosman

ISTANBUL, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Turkiye forms part of Malaysia’s strategic efforts to review and strengthen the implementation of existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Ringgit Opens Lower Against Firmer US Dollar Ahead Of US Non-Farm Payrolls Release

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar, weighed by a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY) as global markets position ahead of tonight’s US non-farm payrolls release.