Ringgit Ends Higher Vs US Dollar, Regional Currencies on Continued Optimism On Malaysia's Growth

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Tuesday on continued optimism over Malaysia’s economic growth prospects.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended modestly higher today on bargain hunting, extending its recovery from last week’s pullback, although the upside momentum faded after an early peak, said an economist.  

Bursa Malaysia Stays Up At Midday On Buying Of Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared gains but stayed up at midday on persistent buying activities in selected heavyweight counters, especially in financial services, telecommunications and media.

Gobind Humbled By Selection To 2026 Tech Diplomacy Global 50

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said he is humbled to be named among the 2026 Tech Diplomacy Global 50, describing the recognition as a reflection of Malaysia’s digital transformation journey as the country moves towards becoming an AI Nation by 2030.

Malaysia Poised To Emerge As Global Physical Gold Trading Hub -- MGA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a strong potential to emerge as a global physical gold trading hub, supported by a business-friendly policy environment, an integrated industry ecosystem and the upcoming Malaysia Gold Industry Principles (MGIP).

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-morning On Buying Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at mid-morning, supported by buying in selected heavyweights, led by financial services as well as telecommunications and media counters.

KLCI Futures Open Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

Nuclear Energy Key To Meet Surging Global Power Demand -- Tech Futurist

HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy should be part of the global solution to meet surging electricity demand while cutting carbon emissions, according to a technology (tech) futurist Pablos Holman.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As It Tracks Wall St Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as bargain-hunting activities emerged following the previous week’s sharp selloff.

Ringgit's Appreciation 'Not Unexpected' As Malaysia's Economy Gets Stronger

SIBU, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The recent appreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar is “not unexpected,” as Malaysia’s economy continues to strengthen, driven by infrastructure development, rising tourism arrivals and better prices of commodities and electrical and electronics (E&E) products.

Independent Assessment Confirms KLIA Aerotrain System Functioning As Intended

SEPANG, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Independent railway assessors have confirmed that the KL International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain system is operating as intended, with service disruptions observed since commissioning being those commonly encountered during the early operational phase of complex rail systems.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Constructive Upward Bias Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a constructive upward bias in the 1,730-1,760 range next week, with immediate support around the 1,700 level.