Equinix Eyes Growth Opportunities Across Malaysia Amid Rising Data Centre Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Equinix Inc is actively exploring opportunities across Malaysia to determine how the company can effectively service and meet future customer demand, amid strong and growing interest in the country’s data centre market.

Malaysia Equities Hit Strongest Level Since 2018 On Firmer Ringgit, Solid Local Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.

Universal Studios Japan Brings Pokemon To Life 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Universal Studios Japan, operated by USJ LLC, and The Pokemon Company announced an expanded, long-term alliance to deliver innovative, immersive, and world-class Pokemon experiences to theme park guests globally.

CPO Futures End Higher On Weaker Output Expectations, Strong Export Demand

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, driven by expectations of weaker output in the coming weeks, said a trader.

Saudi Arabia To Host WEF Global Meeting In April

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia is set to host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth in Jeddah on April 22 to 23.

Bursa Malaysia Poised To Rise Further Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to rise further next week, supported by steady buying interest and strengthening overall sentiment.

Ringgit's Superlative Performance Driven By Solid Economic Fundamentals Rather Than US Fed Rates – Analysts

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) – The MADANI Government’s bold measures to reinforce the economy has proven to be a positive reset, culminating in the ringgit breaking through the psychological barrier of 4.0 versus the US dollar and reaching a more than seven-year high of 3.99 in intra-day trading.

Gold Futures End Higher On Weaker US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end the week higher, as market sentiment improved amid a weaker US dollar following threats to the independence of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).

Ringgit Opens Near Five-year High Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened near a five-year high against the US dollar on Friday after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Ringgit Opens Firmer On OPR Hold Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, as the market priced in expectations that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent at its policy meeting later in the day, offsetting a firmer tone in the greenback.

CPO Futures End Higher On Anticipation Of Weaker Production

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued to end higher on Wednesday, driven by expectations of weaker production, a trader said.

Bursa Malaysia's Benchmark Index Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded to close higher today as investors engaged in bargain hunting at lower levels following yesterday’s profit-taking, in line with gains across most regional markets.