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SIBU, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The recent appreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar is “not unexpected,” as Malaysia’s economy continues to strengthen, driven by infrastructure development, rising tourism arrivals and better prices of commodities and electrical and electronics (E&E) products.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has been activated in Sabah and Sarawak for January 2026, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its momentum and trade within a range of 3.93 to 3.96 against the US dollar next week, as investors shift their focus to key United States economic data for direction.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be cautiously bullish next week, supported by steady upstream price momentum.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on the last trading day of the week, pressured by renewed demand for the greenback amid speculations surrounding the future leadership of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) said the recently released Petronas Activity Outlook (2026-2028) is largely neutral about the upstream services sector due to ageing vessels and rig supply in the local market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar at Friday’s open as persistent uncertainties in the United States continued to weigh on the greenback, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 94,677 smallholders benefited from the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG), receiving RM9.50 million in payments between January and November 2025, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Koperasi Permodalan Felda Malaysia Bhd (KPF) has paid a total of RM1.21 billion to its members for share withdrawal applications and annual dividends during the period from 2020 to Nov 30, 2025.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today on expectations of stronger export demand in the coming weeks, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The government will implement the New Incentive Framework (NIF) effective March 1, 2026, beginning with the manufacturing sector and followed by the services sector in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today following the United States Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, which supported the greenback.
