Walee Group’s Financing Product Nominated For 2024 Singapore FinTech Excellence Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Walee Group announced that Hakeem, the flagship Islamic Nano-financing product of its financial services division, “Walee Financial Services”, has been nominated for the 2024 Singapore FinTech Festival - FinTech Excellence Awards.

Ringgit Stays Strong, Up 5.03 Pct Versus US Dollar As At Nov 4 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s value is still strong amid recent market developments and adjustments, with the local note rising by 5.03 per cent against the US dollar as at Nov 4, 2024.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Against Greenback Amid Heightened Uncertainty Ahead Of US Election

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer against the greenback on Monday ahead of an expected US interest rate cut this week amid the heightened uncertainties over the US presidential election tomorrow, said an economist. 

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Regional Futures Downtrend

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, following the downtrend in the regional rubber futures market and the strengthening of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Lifted By Plantation, Construction Stocks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday high on Monday, driven by bargain hunting in heavyweights with a focus on plantation and construction stocks.

Influx Of Multinational Companies Boosts Kuala Lumpur’s Office Market Competitiveness - Knight Frank  

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The influx of multinational companies seeking regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur (KL) is contributing to a more competitive office landscape, according to Knight Frank. 

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship To Spur Digitalisation, Attract Foreign Investors -- TeamViewer

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s assumption of the ASEAN chairmanship next year will be a catalyst for the country’s adoption of advanced technologies, especially in digitalisation, and make it more appealing to foreign investors. 

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Regional Jitters As US Election Uncertainty Weighs

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia mirrored regional jitters to end lower as the US election nears with polls indicating a closely contested race.

Ringgit Rebounds, Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar today, despite cautious sentiment ahead of next week’s United States (US) presidential election and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Cross Border Transactions Enhanced In Experimental Project -- BIS, Central Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and its central bank partners have successfully demonstrated with Project Mandala that regulatory compliance can be embedded in cross-border transaction protocols.

Malaysia Set To Unlock Economic Opportunities As BRICS Partner Country -- Academician

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recognition as one of the 13 nations officially added to BRICS presents significant economic opportunities, opening doors to trade, investment, and cooperation with the world’s largest emerging markets, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.