Ringgit Opens Stronger As US Dollar Weakens Further

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its upward trend at Tuesday’s open, buoyed by persistent weakness in the US dollar.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major Currencies, ASEAN Peers

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved regional sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher For Third Straight Session

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintain its upward momentum to end higher for the third consecutive session, supported by continued buying in selected industrial products and services as well as healthcare counters, an analyst said.

Malaysian SMEs Need To Adopt AI For ESG Compliance And Thrive In Future Economy -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need to embrace digital technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), to meet the environmental, social and governance (ESG) expectations and thrive in the future economy, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended last week's gains, opening stronger against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies, and supported by a softer US Dollar Index (DXY) amid expectations of tax and spending cuts being deliberated in the United States’ Senate. 

Gold Futures To Trade Range-bound Next Week Amid Mixed Market Forces

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound next week as the precious metal finds itself caught between opposing forces, said an analyst.

Ringgit To Trade Firmer Against US Dollar Next Week, Ahead Of Us Labour Data

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) --  The ringgit is expected to trade firmer next week following the US labour market data, an analyst said.

Malaysia Pavilion At Expo 2025 Osaka Draws Over 1.5 Mln Visitors In Three Months -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has drawn over 1.5 million visitors in less than three months since the event opened in April, exceeding its target ahead of expectations. 

HLIB Expects Fiscal Deficit To Narrow To 3.8 Pct in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects the fiscal deficit to be narrowed to 3.8 per cent this year (2024: -4.1 per cent), as announced in Budget 2025.

Synchronoss Secures EU-US Data Privacy Framework Certification, Bolstering Global Cloud Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Synchronoss Technologies Inc (Synchronoss), a global leader and innovator in personal cloud platforms for telecoms, announced it has achieved certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), a move that underscores its commitment to international data protection standards.

Survey Finds Consumers Warming To AI, Frustrated By Omnichannel Gaps

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- A growing number of global consumers are ready to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in customer experiences within healthcare, financial services and insurance sectors but continue to be frustrated by poor omnichannel services and outdated data collection processes, according to new research by Smart Communications.

Gold Futures Retreat As Geopolitical Fears Ease

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated at the close on Tuesday as geopolitical fears eased and investors pivoted their focus toward shifting monetary dynamics.