Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower As Greenback Gets Lift From Positive US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the American dollar on Friday, as healthy US economic data lifted the greenback.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed, pressured by falling crude oil prices and the downward momentum in regional rubber futures, a trader said.

US Clears FGV To Export Palm Following WRO Modification

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The United States has cleared FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) to export palm oil and palm oil products to the US effective Jan 15 2026, following the modification of the Withhold Release Order (WRO).

Stable Economy To Boost MSME Outlook In 2026, Says SJPP

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) expects 2026 to be a better year for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), supported by a more stable economic environment and the re-expansion of financing support to diverse business segments.

PNB Offers US$300 Mln Secured Exchangeable Sukuk To Strengthen Portfolio Diversification

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has launched a US$300 million secured exchangeable sukuk in line with its ongoing commitment to enhance portfolio resilience and deliver sustainable, long-term returns for its unitholders.

Ringgit Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of 4Q GDP Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) estimates later today.

Brent Crude Price Slips More Than 4 Pct Over US-Iran Tension

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices slipped more than 4.0 per cent on Thursday after Iran, among OPEC’s largest oil producers, warned that the country will retaliate against foreign threats.

Malaysia Airlines' Europe Flights On Schedule After Iranian Airspace Closure, Affected Flights Rerouted

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has confirmed that all Malaysia Airlines passenger flights to London and Paris, as well as cargo operations to Amsterdam that utilise Middle East routings, continue to operate as scheduled following the temporary closure of Iranian airspace. 

Gold Futures End Lower On Stronger US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened after President Donald Trump indicated he has no plans to remove the current Federal Reserve chairman.

Fiscal Discipline, Growth Outlook Boost Malaysia's Appeal To Foreign Investors -- Moomoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s steady fiscal trajectory and stable economic growth have positioned the country as an attractive destination for foreign investment, particularly in sectors such as infrastructure, financial services, and renewable energy, according to Moomoo chief market strategist for Southeast Asia Isaac Lim.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Firmer US Dollar Weighs On Market

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened against other major currencies, following news that Donald Trump has no plans to remove the current Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman.

AWS Unveils European Sovereign Cloud To Meet Data Residency Needs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the general availability of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a fully independent cloud located entirely within the European Union (EU), designed to provide governments and enterprises with sovereign control over sensitive data.