Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar As Traders Assess Feds Next Move

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher on Monday amid weak sentiment as traders reassessed their stance on the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) possibly taking more time to reduce interest rates, an economist said.

Malaysia’s GBS Sector Should Focus On Digital Impact, Talent Development To Maintain Competitive Edge - Expert

PETALING JAYA, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia ranks among the top three global business services (GBS) hubs in the world, primarily driven by its cost advantage, the country must also place greater emphasis on the digital impact and talent development to maintain its competitive edge.

Malaysians Must Realise That Country Is Not Immune To Effects Of Global Uncertainty -- Rafizi

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysians need to understand and accept that the country, being an open market economy, is exposed to the effects arising from global economic uncertainty, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Local Tech Industry Hails Anuar Fariz’s Appointment To Spearhead MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- With the appointment of Anuar Fariz Fadzil as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the local tech and telco industries are abuzz with excitement about his new role.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Stay Cautious Next Week

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to move in tandem with the underlying cash market next week.

Trading On Bursa Malaysia Likely To Remain Cautious Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Cautious trading is set to continue on Bursa Malaysia next week, driven by the bearish outlook on the global economy amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound With Higher Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a bias towards moving higher, following growing concern about severe climate change as the weather seems more unpredictable, said industry expert Denis Low.

Middle East Tensions To Sustain Interest In Gold Futures Next Week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Interest in the gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to sustain next week amid the Middle East tensions, but the anticipation of a stronger US dollar could put downward pressure on prices.

Ringgit Seen Holding Steady Against US Dollar Next Week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to linger around at 4.21 to 4.22 against the US dollar next week but with an upside bias for the greenback after Friday’s US non-farm payrolls (NFP) unexpectedly rose sharply by 254,000 jobs in September.

MIBS 2024 To Unlock Expansion Opportunities For SMEs, Women Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The International Branding Exhibition (MIBS) 2024, scheduled for Nov 28-30, will focus on empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and women entrepreneurs, unlocking opportunities for business expansion.

ES Event Sees Malaysian Companies Generating RM3 Bln Sales At Canton Fair 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) - ES Event Management Sdn Bhd (ES Event) sees Malaysian companies generating RM3 billion in sales during the Canton Fair 2024 from Oct 15 to Nov 5, in Guangzhou, China.

JCorp Launches New Container Operations At Tanjung Langsat Port

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp), through its subsidiary JLand Group (JLG), has launched new container operations at the Tanjung Langsat Port (TLP), Johor, aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s position in the global oil, gas, and logistics industries.