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.

Govt Reforms Supporting Ringgit's Strength Vs Regional Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has shown stronger performance versus regional currencies, driven by investor confidence in the country's reform agenda.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar At The Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today, boosted by optimism over the upcoming Budget 2025, which will be announced this Friday.

Malaysia Set To Capture World's Attention With ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 Okt (Bernama) —  As the chair of ASEAN 2025, Malaysia is set to capture the world’s attention by the end of this year and into next year, thereby unlocking significant economic opportunities for the entire nation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Global Rate Cuts Signal Policy Shifts, But Malaysia Takes A Measured Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- The rate cuts in several countries worldwide reflect a global shift in monetary policy towards easing, driven by differing domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to close lower against the US dollar today as traders awaited key United States (US) inflation data that may influence the pace of Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts.  

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat Amid Mixed Regional Performance

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed flat on Wednesday as caution weighed on sentiment amid a mixed performance in regional bourses, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher As Investors Focus On US Rate Cut Pace

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar as investors shifted their attention to the extent and timing of anticipated US interest rate cuts, confident that monetary easing will persist, said an economist.

Ringgit Down Amid Rising US Yields, Uncertainty Over Rate Cuts

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) --The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar, as the sharp increase in US Treasury yields stoked caution among traders and markets regarding the likelihood of future US rate cuts.

OPR Likely To Be Unchanged; Ringgit Forecast At 4.25 vs USD Year-end - Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is likely to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged for the next 12 to 15 months, with inflation pressures subdued and the economic outlook stable, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga).

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar As Traders Assess Feds Next Move

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher on Monday amid weak sentiment as traders reassessed their stance on the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) possibly taking more time to reduce interest rates, an economist said.

Local Tech Industry Hails Anuar Fariz’s Appointment To Spearhead MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- With the appointment of Anuar Fariz Fadzil as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the local tech and telco industries are abuzz with excitement about his new role.