Stronger Ringgit, Fed Shift Could Draw Capital To Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.

New UK Envoy To Malaysia Ajay Sharma To Prioritise Semiconductor Cooperation To Produce High-end Chips

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The United Kingdom’s new High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ajay Sharma, has made strengthening bilateral cooperation a key priority, with a particular focus on the fast-growing semiconductor sector and the development of integrated chip design and advanced manufacturing.

Gold Futures To Trade Range-bound Next Week Amid Mixed Market Forces

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound next week as the precious metal finds itself caught between opposing forces, said an analyst.

Ringgit To Trade Firmer Against US Dollar Next Week, Ahead Of Us Labour Data

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) --  The ringgit is expected to trade firmer next week following the US labour market data, an analyst said.

South Korea–Malaysia FTA To Deepen Ties, Says Envoy

By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi & & Nur Elysa Amirah Suhaimi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- South Korean Ambassador to Malaysia, Yeo Seung Bae, expressed Seoul’s strong commitment to concluding a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia, saying the partnership is poised to become stronger and more comprehensive.

MIGHT Launches Innovation Centres To Boost Rail And Smart City Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), has launched two innovation centres to drive local technology development in the rail and smart city sectors.

Ringgit Climbs As Trump Ramps Up Pressure On Fed To Cut Interest Rates

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the greenback at the close on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Firmer On Improved Sentiment

By Anas Abu Hassan and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the shortened trading week on a positive note with the key index rising 0.55 per cent on continued bargain hunting amid improved market sentiment, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Firmer At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended today’s morning session firmer, with the benchmark index rising 0.34 per cent, tracking the upbeat mood in most regional markets.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar As Markets Digest Fed’s Tariff Caution

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar on Thursday, buoyed by comments from US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell highlighting uncertainty over the inflationary impact of tariffs.

Citaglobal, Kyrgyz Republic To Cooperate In Advancing Energy Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Citaglobal Bhd today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Energy Ministry of the Kyrgyz Republic to formalise their common intention to cooperate and commit to advancing energy projects in the republic, specifically in the construction of renewable energy facilities.

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback, Major Currencies At Close

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer today, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and weaker United States (US) economic data that continued to pressure the greenback.