Ringgit Climbs To 3.92 Vs US Dollar Ahead Of Malaysia's GDP Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit revisited the 3.92 level to end higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors took positions ahead of the release of Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) data on Friday.

SPF, GFTN Partner To Accelerate Global Fintech Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Startup Policy Forum (SPF) announced a strategic collaboration with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to accelerate fintech and digital innovation through coordinated policy engagement, ecosystem development and cross-border growth programmes.

UPTM, UniKL Targeted For Bursa Listing Within Three Years – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA NERUS, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Two higher education institutions under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), namely Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), are targeted to be listed on Bursa Malaysia within the next three years.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar On Weaker Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by broad-based weakness in the greenback amid concerns over reduced demand for US assets.

BNM's International Reserves Amounted To US$126.9 Bln As At Jan 30, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia amounted to US$126.9 billion as at Jan 30, 2026, compared with US$125.6 billion as at Jan 15, 2026.

Foreign Investors Continue As Net Buyers On Bursa Malaysia For 5th Straight Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors remained net buyers on Bursa Malaysia for a fifth consecutive week, recording a modest RM15.0 million in net foreign inflows, roughly similar to the RM12.8 million recorded a week earlier, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

Market Assessments Raise Malaysia’s Growth Outlook To 4.5–5.0 Pct This Year -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Current market assessments place Malaysia’s economic growth in the range of 4.5 to 5.0 per cent in 2026, reflecting strengthening domestic demand and continued investment momentum, in line with expectations from the Finance Ministry and international institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Asia-Pacific Emerges As Key AI Manufacturing Hub – Dassault SystÈmes

HOUSTON, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific, including Malaysia, is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic regions for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven manufacturing and industrial digitalisation, supported by strong entrepreneurial activity, expanding industrial ecosystems, and closer collaboration between industry and universities.

Malaysia-Japan Economic Relations Evolving, Increasingly Towards Co-Creation - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia–Japan economic relations are evolving, increasingly towards co-creation, with Malaysian companies participating as suppliers, partners, and solution providers within regional and global value chains.

Malaysia To Continue On Positive Growth Trajectory - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will continue on a positive growth trajectory, one that is resilient, inclusive and governed with honour.

IILM Short-term Sukuk Portfolio Hits US$6.795 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) --  The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), the world’s leading issuer of shariah-compliant short-term liquidity instruments, said its outstanding sukuk portfolio reached a record US$6.795 billion (US$1 = RM3.93), up 64 per cent from US$4.14 billion a year ago.

MEF Welcomes Government’s Timely Push For Stronger Business Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said the government’s push for tougher rules, stronger enforcement and a more supportive business ecosystem is timely amid intensifying global competition on the domestic front.