MALAYSIA ACCELERATES EV GROWTH WITH CHINA COLLABORATION TO BOOST REGIONAL HUB AMBITIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is accelerating, with over 100,000 electrified vehicles recorded and more than 3,300 charging stations established nationwide to date, positioning the country as a key regional hub for EV innovation. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Expected US Interest Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) --The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday ahead of an expected interest rate cut later today in the United States.

Ringgit Rises For Third Straight Session Against Greenback Ahead Of US Payrolls Data

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week positively, extending gains against the American dollar for the third straight session on Friday ahead of the closely watched US payrolls data later tonight.

BMI Forecasts Rising Global Natural Gas Demand In The Near Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has forecast global natural gas consumption to rise in the near term as the Northern Hemisphere winter approaches, supported by strong demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) across all markets.

OSV Sector Remains Bullish Due To Ongoing Supply Tightness -- Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian offshore supply vessel (OSV) sector, particularly the accommodation work barges (AWB) segment, is expected to remain bullish due to persistent vessel supply tightness from years of underinvestment, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

MIDF Amanah Anticipates Ringgit To Trade Higher At RM4.30 By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF IB) anticipates ringgit to regain strength and to end the year stronger at RM4.30 compared to RM4.59 at the end of 2023.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended marginally higher today amid cautious sentiment as investors awaited the US consumer price index (CPI) report next week before picking a direction.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, supported by buying in selected heavyweights led by consumer products and services, industrial products and services, as well as plantation.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher today as gains in plantation counters were trimmed by profit-taking activities in selected index-linked financial services heavyweights.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Boosted By Gains In Shanghai Rubber Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, driven by sharp gains in the Shanghai rubber futures, supported by positive Chinese economic data, a dealer said. 

Ringgit Seen Trading At 4.42-4.44 With Upside Bias Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of 4.4275 to 4.4475 versus the American dollar next week, with a slight upside bias, on anticipation of a US interest rate cut in December.

Ringgit Closes Higher, Mirroring Regional Trend

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the greenback in the month's final trading day, reflecting broader strength in some regional currencies.