KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The value of the ringgit had increased by 4.31 per cent to RM3.89 against the US dollar as of March 1, 2026, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recent economic achievements, including the ringgit’s performance as one of the strongest currencies in Asia, are the result of governance reforms and continuous efforts to combat corruption and misappropriation of public funds.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has issued a travel advisory for passengers travelling to, from, or transiting through parts of the Middle East, advising them to check their latest flight status directly with their respective airlines before proceeding to the airport.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) dividend rate for 2026 is expected to remain competitive, driven by the fund’s strategy based on its Strategic Asset Allocation, according to Prof Dr Ahmed Razman of Universiti Putra Malaysia.
By Hasnah Jusid
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Johor’s target of achieving a gross domestic product (GDP) of RM260 billion by 2030 has been described as realistic, with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) expected to be one of the main drivers of the state’s economic growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has announced a dividend rate of 6.15 per cent for 2025 (2024: 6.3 per cent) for both the conventional and shariah savings accounts, with a total payout of RM79.6 billion.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Friday as investors locked in gains following a recent rally.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Credit to the Malaysia’s private non-financial sector grew by 5.5 per cent in January 2026 against 5.4 per cent in December 2025, reflecting a higher growth in outstanding corporate bonds of 7.6 per cent versus the prior month’s 6.9 per cent, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$126.87 billion (US$1=RM3.88) as at end-January 2026, as compared to US$125.53 billion as at end-December 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must not be fixated on the ringgit’s specific exchange rate level but rather on the currency’s long-term strength, as it reflects the overall health of the nation’s economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s roughly 10 per cent appreciation against the US dollar in 2025 has lowered the cost of imported technology and equipment, making it an opportune time to adopt new software and machinery, said ber
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) reaffirmed its commitment to driving Malaysia’s economic stability and providing long-term energy security, ensuring reliable power supply to homes, businesses and industries nationwide.
