Ringgit Opens Lower Against US Dollar But Higher Versus Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but higher against major currencies amid mixed market sentiment driven by geopolitical risk and Trump’s ongoing pressure on the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed).   

Gold Prices To Remain Firm Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Says Malaysia Gold Association

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Gold prices are expected to continue their uptrend this year due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and global uncertainties, Malaysia Gold Association chairman of the Shariah Advisory Board Datuk Prof Dr Mohamad Akram Laldin said today.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Mixed Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, influenced by a stronger ringgit against the US dollar as well as mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets and benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its momentum to open higher on Tuesday against a weaker greenback amid growing market concern over the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence following continued pressure on its monetary policy stance.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Regional Futures Uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by an upward trend in regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

MBSB Investment Bank Sees Brent Crude At US$55-US$60 A Barrel In 2026

Rubber Market To See Slight Volatility With Upward Bias Next Week

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to see slight volatility next week, with a bias tendency for prices to move slightly upwards as weather conditions continue to affect production, said industry expert Denis Low.

November 2025 Air Passenger Demand Up 5.7 Pct Y-O-Y -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up by 5.7 per cent in November 2025 versus the same period a year ago, while total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), increased 5.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Over 900 Cops Deployed For Kinabatangan, Lamag By-elections - Sabah CPO

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- A total of 926 police officers and personnel have been deployed in Sabah to ensure the smooth conduct of the Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rebounds 0.27 Pct On Heavyweight Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded from earlier losses to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, gaining 0.27 per cent in late trading as buying interest returned to selected heavyweights.

CGS International Upbeat On Malaysia's Economy, Sets KLCI End-2026 Target At 1,810

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) --  The outlook for Malaysia's economy remains positive for this year,  as such, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has set an end-2026 KLCI target of 1,810, supported by a strengthening ringgit and encouraging policy impacts.

Ringgit Ends Firmer As Markets See US-Venezuela Tensions As Economically Contained

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as markets reassessed the US–Venezuela episode as politically disruptive but economically contained, an analyst said.