Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback Due To Tariff Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar today alongside other ASEAN currencies as traders and investors are anxious about the reciprocal tariffs to be imposed by the United States (US) government on April 2.

BNM: Economic Reforms Key To Strengthening Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) emphasised that structural reforms and policies must take precedence over excessive reliance on international reserves to manage currency fluctuations.

ASEAN, Including Malaysia, Benefits From China's Supply Chain Diversification - Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies, particularly Vietnam, Malaysia, and India, have benefited from China's supply chain diversification, primarily in textiles and electronics, according to Moody's Ratings.

SC Receives 8,501 Cases In 2024 Including Unlicensed Activities, Scams

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has received a total of 8,501 cases in 2024, comprising 3,910 complaints and 4,591 enquiries, representing a 60 per cent increase from 2023 of 5,318 cases.

Govt Support Crucial To Accelerate AI And IoT Adoption – Expert 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) – Government support is vital in speeding up the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), said IoT industry expert Dr Mazlan Abbas.

Govt's Investment Injection In Sapura Energy 'A Beacon Of Hope' For Vendors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The government’s RM1.1 billion investment in Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) is a crucial lifeline for vendors grappling with severe cash flow challenges due to outstanding payments, amounting to approximately more than RM10 million, offering a much-needed boost to the local oil and gas ecosystem.

NAMLIFA Cautions Discrepancies In Private Hospital Charges Can Make Medical Insurance Unsustainable

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance and Family Takaful Advisors (NAMLIFA) has urged the government to address the significant price disparity between insured and cash-paying patients at private hospitals, warning that such discrepancies could make medical insurance unsustainable.

PM Anwar Wants NCIA To Seize Opportunities To Strengthen Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) must seize the opportunity to empower the development of the semiconductor industry in advanced packaging (AP) following the collaboration between the government and Arm Holdings Plc.

China Gears Up For 2025 Growth With Stimulus Measures, Strategic Policies - CGTN

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- China has outlined a comprehensive strategy to drive economic growth in 2025, leveraging targeted stimulus measures and high-level policy frameworks to sustain momentum despite global uncertainties.

Firms Struggle To Meet ESG Standards Due To Capability, Capacity, And Investment Barriers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian firms face hurdles in meeting environmental, sustainable and governance (ESG) standards due to capability, capacity, and investment challenges, an expert said.

Sabah Company Partners Schlumberger For Greater Participation In O&G Sector

LABUAN, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Nawie Oilfield Services Sdn Bhd (NOS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Schlumberger Malaysia Sdn Bhd (SLB) to enhance its participation in Sabah’s oil and gas (O&G) industry.

Give Asean Secretariat More Clout To Get Countries To Rescind Non-Tariff Barriers -- Nazir Razak

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Jakarta-based ASEAN Secretariat should be given more clout to flag countries that resort to non-tariff barriers (NTBs).