Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback As DXY Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by profit-taking, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.73 per cent to 98.430.

Focus On Key Areas To Future-Proof ASEAN Blue Economy -- Maritime Institute

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- To future-proof the ASEAN Blue Economy, the regional bloc should focus on and integrate four key areas.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Greenback On Possible US Rate Cut In September

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Monday, driven primarily by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell's dovish Jackson Hole speech, which signalled a possible interest rate cut in September.

13MP Drives Regional Connectivity, Strengthens Economy Through JS-SEZ, Other Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) --   The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) emphasises strengthening regional connectivity by enhancing Malaysia’s engagement and role on the global economic stage.

Ringgit Rises Vs Greenback As Fed Signals Sept Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded, opening higher against the US dollar on Monday after US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible interest rate cut in September.

Fadillah To Lead Malaysia At APEC Energy Ministers Meeting In Busan

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting (APEC EMM15) in Busan, South Korea, reaffirming the country’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and its role in regional energy cooperation.

From Malaysia To Southeast Asia, Tenaga Nasional Taking Lead In Energising A Greener Tomorrow

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) plays a pivotal role in realising the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative. 

Ringgit Set To March Stronger Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is poised to march stronger next week after the United States (US) Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell hinted at a potential interest rate cut in September.

MITI Updates Manufacturing Incentive Framework To Boost Economic Complexity – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is updating its investment incentive framework for the manufacturing sector, to ensure it is aligned with intended outcomes. 

BeST 2.0 Expansion To Boost Bioeconomy With AI, AR/VR And Green Technology

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The BioAgrotech & BioPharmaceutical Career and Entrepreneurship Programme 2.0 (BeST 2.0) will be expanded into new biotechnology-related subsectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and green energy technology, to ensure training modules remain aligned with industry needs.

Unity Group, Tek Securities Unveil RMB200 Mln Climate Sukuk To Fund Selangor's Green Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong-based green technology firm Unity Group Holdings International Ltd, in partnership with Labuan-based Tek Securities Ltd, has unveiled a RMB200 million climate sukuk from the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) to fund certified carbon credit projects under Selangor’s “Green Initiative Programme.”

Masdar Secures ‘AA-’ Rating From S&P, Strengthens Global Clean Energy Role

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Masdar, also known as the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, has been assigned an ‘AA-’ credit rating with a stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings, bolstering its standing as one of the world’s most financially sound renewable energy companies.