| LATEST NEWS | Ringgit increased to 3.9155/9200 versus US dollar at the close from 3.9260/9310 on Monday | |
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar on weaker greenback demand, amid a decline in investor confidence due to ongoing US-China trade tensions and a lack of progress in negotiations.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As tensions between the United States (US) and China extend beyond traditional economic fronts, a new battleground has emerged — one defined not by tariffs or trade deficits, but by algorithms and viral videos.
GEORGE TOWN, April 21 (Bernama) -- Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has called on Penang’s semiconductor and advanced technology industries to reimagine the state’s future amid global economic uncertainty, urging a bold shift from a traditional manufacturing hub to a high-value, innovation-driven economy.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped to its highest level in almost six months, against the US dollar at the close on Monday, touching the 4.36-level amid concerns over ongoing tariff tension.
BEIJING, 19 April (Bernama) -- As a journalist, I have written and read countless reports on the United States (US)-China trade war, the tit-for-tat tariff hikes, political statements, economic tensions and market reactions.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Allahyarham Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be remembered not only as Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister but also as a visionary leader who championed a more inclusive and regionally balanced approach to economic development, said economists.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing inconsistencies in US import tariff policies, with the White House reportedly planning new levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to open marginally lower today, weighed by pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar at the close today as traders and investors are concerned about the reciprocal tariff announcement by the United States (US) government later today, said an analyst.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to continue remaining in a narrow range within a similar trajectory of RM4.42 to RM4.43 against the US dollar next week due to the shortened trading week following the Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holiday, which is expected to be celebrated on Monday, March 31.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2025 (FY2025) surged over threefold to RM129.15 million from RM36.88 million in the previous year.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded flat against the US dollar at the opening today as mixed signals from President Trump suggested that certain countries might receive tariff breaks when the reciprocal tariffs take effect on April 2, boosting appetite for riskier assets.
