Gold Futures Close Higher, Supported By Weaker US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Gold prices traded higher today as a weaker US dollar lent support to bullion prices, analysts said.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Renewed Risk Appetite

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by renewed risk appetite following reports of a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.

Credit To Private Non-Financial Sector Higher By 5.8 Pct In April 2026 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Credit to the private non-financial sector grew by 5.8 per cent in April 2026 compared to 5.6 per cent in March 2026, driven by higher growth in outstanding business loans and outstanding corporate bonds, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Improved Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the greenback on Friday amid news about the possible United States-Iran truce, which is expected to have a positive impact on the local note, said an analyst. 

Supermax's Associate Company To Establish US$50 Mln Medical Glove Facility In Brazil

YTL Corp 3Q Net Profit Falls To RM325.99 Mln, Revenue Rises To RM7.57 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) net profit decreased to RM325.99 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q FY2026) from RM432.63 million in the same quarter last year. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback As Geopolitical Concerns Persist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia increased demand for the greenback amid heightened risk aversion.

Abaxx Sees Early Trading Activity In Silver Singapore Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx), a financial software and market infrastructure company, announced its newly launched physically deliverable Silver Singapore futures contract recorded active trading during its first two trading sessions following its official launch on May 22.

Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Slightly Lower Versus Greenback

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies today but eased slightly against the US dollar as investors stayed cautious over ongoing United States-Iran negotiations.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar Amid Heightened West Asia Tensions

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by external developments following reports of United States and Israeli attacks on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which dampened regional market sentiment.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Amid US-Iran Negotiations

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback and other major currencies on Tuesday, amid negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran that could end the conflict and lead to the reopening of the Straits of Hormuz.

Bank Indonesia sees MSMEs Supported Despite Higher Bi-rate

JAKARTA, May 25 (Bernama) -- Bank Indonesia (BI) said its liquidity support measures and government incentives for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) would help cushion the impact of higher borrowing costs following the recent increase in the benchmark BI-Rate.