1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar in early trade as the greenback strengthened, supported by improvements in the US labour market and a robust economy, an analyst said.
1y ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade slightly upward next week tracking the performance of regional rubber futures markets, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly up against the US dollar in early trade in the scenario of a hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) tone and positive economic data, said an analyst.
1y ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The FBM KLCI extended its decline for a second consecutive day, as investor sentiment remained pressured by rising external risks, particularly weak economic growth in China and stronger-than-expected US economic data.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserves were higher year-on-year (y-o-y) at US$116.2 billion (US$1=RM4.48) as at Dec 31, 2024 against US$113.5 billion as at Dec 29, 2023, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated from yesterday’s gains to close lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, as positive data from the United States prompted investors to return to the greenback.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is expected to maintain a sustainable growth rate of 5.0 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 4.9 per cent in 2024, supported by a stable labour market condition, conducive fiscal and monetary policies amid lingering external uncertainties, said an economist.
1y ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from yesterday’s losses to close higher Tuesday, driven by bargain-hunting amidst the positive momentum on Wall Street overnight and most regional markets.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar at today's opening, continuing its downtrend due to higher demand pressure for the greenback.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).
1y ago
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Building on its strong economic performance in 2024, Malaysia is poised to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand by up to 6.0 per cent, said an economist.
1y ago
By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional peers amid a challenging global economic landscape.