Bursa Ends Lower On Heightened Caution In Data-heavy Week, Ahead Of US Election

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Monday as a data-heavy week heightened caution amid ongoing concerns about the US election, the interest rate outlook and the crisis in the Middle East.

Local Institutional Investors Net Bought RM244.6 Mln Equities On Bursa Malaysia Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Local institutional investors net bought RM244.6 million equities on Bursa Malaysia last week after briefly net selling the week before.

Malaysia's Inflation Likely To Trend At 2.9 Pct In 2025 -- Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is likely to trend at 2.3 per cent in 2024 and 2.9 per cent in 2025, compared to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) forecast of between 2 per cent and 3.5 per cent for 2024, Allianz SE chief economist Ludovic Subran said.

Ringgit Gains In Early Trade Amid US Pre-election Jitters

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded slightly higher against the US dollar early Thursday, amid uncertainty over the upcoming US presidential election on Nov 5, an analyst said.

Ringgit Continues Downtrend Amid Uncertainty Over US Presidential Election

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to weaken against the US dollar on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US presidential election on Nov 5 weighed on the local currency.

Malaysia's Electrified Vehicle Count Reaches 33,319 Units As Of Sept 30 -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The number of electrified vehicles (xEV) reached 33,319 units as of Sept 30, 2024, representing about five per cent of the total industry volume (TIV), said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Budget 2025 Aims For Growth And Elevated Living Standards - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The measures outlined in Budget 2025 aim to reshape the economy by fostering growth and attracting quality investments while balancing fiscal consolidation, "raising the ceiling" for economic growth, and "raising the floor" to elevate living standards, according to analysts.

Strong Economic Fundamentals, Ringgit Appreciation Boost Investor Confidence - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and favourable growth prospects will enable the country to attract high-quality investments and position Malaysia as a preferred destination for investors.

Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar Amid 'Trump Trade', China Damp Squib

Malaysia Actively Seeks BRICS Support For Membership - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively seeking support from BRICS member countries for its bid to join the economic bloc, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Malaysia Needs Diverse Trading Partners To Explore New Solar Market - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to diversify its trading partners to explore new solar export markets amid geopolitical tensions and the ongoing trade war between China and the United States, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

Ringgit Strengthens Against Major Currencies On Positive Budget Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the close today, driven by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday, said SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes.