KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Monday despite a strong US Dollar Index (DXY) as ongoing geopolitical tensions, with the United States’ (US) involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, in focus, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s notable rise in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 -- climbing 11 spots to 23rd out of 69 economies -- should be used as a catalyst for deeper reform, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM)
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- It is indeed a sad state of affairs to note that the calm and peaceful Tehran I saw during a visit to Iran just last April has shockingly been shattered and turned into a war zone overnight.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Economists are maintaining a cautious stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook this year due to persistent global tariff uncertainty, which is expected to weigh on the country’s trade and manufacturing performance.
TASHKENT, June 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is optimistic about a potential increase in bilateral trade with Uzbekistan, as both countries work to deepen cooperation in new areas such as halal certification, Islamic finance, tourism, and green technology.
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to stay defensive within a tight range next week, as traders and investors will continue to observe the military conflict in the Middle East, said an analyst.
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end higher against the US dollar on Friday, as the latest developments on the Iran-Israel war sparked some buying interest in emerging currencies, a dealer said.
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is sharpening its focus on becoming a regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub, banking on high value investment, technical capability and geostrategic positioning to elevate its industrial profile over the next decade.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as investors remained in cautious mode amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (BIMB) has unveiled IHSAN Financing for Business Resilience, Sustainability and Green Transition (IFiRST) to empower businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises and mid-tier companies, in adopting more sustainable and resilient practices.
By Kamarul Ariffin Md Yasin & Siti Nurhana Shafirah Mat Nazir
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) must face new demands in the energy transition era to remain relevant amid current economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corporation Bhd’s revenue rose by 43 per cent to RM256.8 million in the first quarter ended April 30, 2025 (1Q FY2026), a 43 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y) compared to 1Q FY2025.
