MyIKD Being Developed To Strengthen Digital Inclusivity - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Digital is developing the Malaysia Digital Inclusivity Index (MyIKD) as part of efforts to strengthen the planning and monitoring of digital inclusivity more comprehensively.

Anwar Expresses Gratitude As Ringgit Hits Strongest Level In Over Seven Years

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed gratitude over the ringgit’s appreciation against the US dollar, saying “Alhamdulillah” when asked to comment on the local currency’s strongest performance in more than seven years.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Foreign Fund Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, extending gains from last week, as foreign funds continued to snap up local shares, reflecting sustained external confidence in the Malaysian market. 

Ringgit Opens At More Than Seven-Year High On Steady OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Monday, hovering near its strongest level in more than seven years following a boost in risk appetite amid Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to maintain the overnight policy rate and a weaker US dollar index.

Austrian Firms Looking To Expand Hydropower Cooperation In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Austrian companies are keen to expand cooperation in hydropower development with Malaysia, offering advanced technology and expertise to support Putrajaya’s ambitious renewable energy (RE) goals and to meet rising electricity demand from sectors such as data centres.

Rubber Market Expected To Move Sideways Next Week 

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to move sideways next week as buying is limited to immediate needs and replenishment, according to industry expert Denis Low.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Trend Higher Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trend higher next week.

Bursa Malaysia Poised To Rise Further Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to rise further next week, supported by steady buying interest and strengthening overall sentiment.

Ringgit's Superlative Performance Driven By Solid Economic Fundamentals Rather Than US Fed Rates – Analysts

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) – The MADANI Government’s bold measures to reinforce the economy has proven to be a positive reset, culminating in the ringgit breaking through the psychological barrier of 4.0 versus the US dollar and reaching a more than seven-year high of 3.99 in intra-day trading.

CPO Futures Slips On Weaker Global Oil, Soybean Markets

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped three days' gains to end lower on Friday due to weaker crude oil and soybean oil prices, said a trader.

Economic Confidence Lifts Ringgit Versus US Dollar, Major Currencies At The Close Today

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit broke through the key psychological level of 4.00 against the US dollar, touching a more than seven-year high of 3.9992 earlier today, buoyed by a robust outlook for Malaysia’s economy, easing geopolitical tensions, and the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate.

MHIT White Paper Seen Boosting Healthcare Access – CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd views Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) White Paper on the base medical health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan as a pivotal step towards broadening healthcare accessibility, with the potential to expand the risk pool across all participating insurance and takaful operators (ITOs).