Ringgit Ends Higher On Regional Trade Optimism

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved regional sentiment following a new United States-Vietnam trade deal, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Bursa Slips At Open As Profit Taking Curbs Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, tracking upbeat regional sentiment, but mild profit taking in selected heavyweights following a recent rally weighed on the market, an analyst said.

Ringgit Rises As Traders Turn Cautious Ahead Of US Tariff Move

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, rebounding from a weaker close the day before, as traders turned cautious and pared greenback holdings ahead of the July 9 expiry of the United States’ 90-day tariff pause, an analyst said.

Gold Futures Ease As Strong US Data Dampens Rate Cut Expectations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower today as stronger-than-expected US economic data tempered expectations of an interest rate cut this month, boosting the greenback’s appeal over the precious metal.

SIRIM To Issue Certificate Of Approval For Waste Plastic Imports Effective July 1

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- SIRIM Bhd has been mandated to be the sole inspection body and certificate of approval (COA) issuer for waste plastic imports into Malaysia, effective July 1, 2025.

Ringgit Rises As US Dollar Weakens On Fiscal Worries

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by continued weakness in the greenback as fiscal uncertainties and tariff risks in the United States weighed on sentiment, an analyst said.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Improved Sentiment Towards Emerging Market Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved sentiment towards emerging market currencies amid a weaker greenback.

Bank Islam’s ISIA 3.0 Redefines Investment, Profits With Purpose

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has launched the Ihsan Sustainability Investment Account (ISIA) 3.0, the third version of its pioneering Shariah-compliant investment offering.

Ringgit Opens Stronger As US Dollar Weakens Further

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its upward trend at Tuesday’s open, buoyed by persistent weakness in the US dollar.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major Currencies, ASEAN Peers

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved regional sentiment.

RM11 Bln Deployed Under Gear-Up To Drive High-Growth Sectors - MOF

PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- A total of RM11 billion has been deployed under the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) as of June 30, 2025, less than a year since the initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) was launched.

Malaysian SMEs Need To Adopt AI For ESG Compliance And Thrive In Future Economy -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need to embrace digital technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), to meet the environmental, social and governance (ESG) expectations and thrive in the future economy, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.