Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid US-China Trade Tensions

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, amid trade tensions between the United States (US) and China, an analyst said. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid US Shutdown, US-China Meeting Uncertainty

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid the US government shutdown and uncertainty over the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, an analyst said. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, amid the United States (US) government shutdown and trade tensions with China, an analyst said.

ASEAN Centre For Energy Launches ASEAN Renewable Energy Long-term Roadmap

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) has launched the ASEAN Renewable Energy Long-term Roadmap (RE LTRM) at the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM).

Aligning Energy And Climate Policies Drives ASEAN’s Progress Toward Energy Transition

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Addressing energy and climate policies together creates a powerful momentum for ASEAN as the region progresses towards energy transition, an expert said.

ASEAN Urged To Adopt Gender Responsive RE Policy, Prioritising Women’s Livelihoods

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- A gender responsive renewable energy (RE) policy in ASEAN needs to focus on people's livelihood, especially women who hold together households, micro businesses, and community services, as the region moves towards energy transition, said experts.

BUDI95 To Generate Savings, Strengthen Targeted Social Assistance -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The BUDI95 programme is projected to generate savings that will be directed towards strengthening targeted social assistance such as the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), ensuring fiscal resources are channelled more effectively to the vulnerable group, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Company Calls For Better Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Solutions In Budget 2026

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- An industry player has urged the government to strengthen energy efficiency and embed sustainable solutions, such as district cooling systems (DCS), to cut emissions, lower costs, and build resilient infrastructure for the future in Budget 2026.

Ringgit Seen Trading In Narrow Range Next Week Ahead Of Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of RM4.20 to RM4.22 against the US dollar next week as traders tread cautiously amid the US government shutdown and ahead of Malaysia’s Budget 2026.

Gold Futures Set To Trade Higher Next Week On US Govt Shutdown, Fed Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may rise next week due to the United States (US) government shutdown, which could slow growth and prompt an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed).

Ringgit Snaps Four-Day Winning Streak To Close Lower On Profit-Taking

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped its four-day uptrend to close marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday, as traders took profit amid the market uncertainty caused by the US government shutdown.

Ringgit Closes Higher For Fourth Consecutive Day

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to close higher against the US dollar on Thursday, as the United States (US) government shutdown which started today has taken a toll on the greenback, an analyst said.