Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as traders turned cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions, an analyst said.

Ringgit Ends Lower vs US Dollar On Profit-taking After Recent Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week lower against the US dollar after hitting a fresh high on Thursday, as investors locked in gains ahead of a shortened trading week due to the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday.

Malaysia's Economy Records Positive 4Q 2025 Performance That Beats Expectations - Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy recorded a very positive performance in the fourth quarter (4Q) of 2025 with a 6.3 per cent growth, exceeding initial expectations, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Strong Domestic Demand Boosts Malaysia’s GDP, Narrows Fiscal Deficit To 3.7 Pct - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Strong domestic demand helped Malaysia outperform expectations, lifting fourth-quarter 2025 GDP to a three-year high of 6.3 per cent and full-year growth to 5.2 per cent, above the government’s forecast, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Fiscal Deficit Calculated Under International Standards -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government’s fiscal deficit calculation should not be questioned as it is reported in line with international standards recognised by global credit rating agencies and multilateral bodies, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Govt Expects Fiscal Deficit To Shrink To 3.5 Pct In 2026 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government expects the country's fiscal deficit to continue to shrink to 3.5 per cent in 2026, close to achieving the medium-term target of 3.0 per cent under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023, reflecting increasingly strong fiscal discipline.

Gold, Silver Seen Bullish Despite Short-term Volatility -- MGA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold and silver prices are expected to remain bullish over the mid- to long-term despite short-term volatility triggered by global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, said Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) president Datuk Seri Louis Ng.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Expectation Of Softer Demand Ahead Of Lunar New Year

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, amid expectations of softer demand ahead of the Lunar New Year, said a dealer.

Policy Certainty, Reforms And Current External Factors Are Working For Ringgit - BNM Governor

By M.Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Policy certainty, ongoing government reforms and supportive external factors have contributed to the ringgit’s steady appreciation to levels last seen in 2018, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Ringgit Hits Fresh 2018 High Of 3.9540 Against US Dollar, Extends Uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded at 3.9540 against the US dollar at the lunch break, marking a fresh high since May 15, 2018, when it last stood at the same level, and extending its run of fresh highs.

Positive Economic Data Strengthen Ringgit – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Positive economic data have reinforced the position and strength of the ringgit, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

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.