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Ringgit, Peso Among ASEAN Currencies Weighed Down By Firmer US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and the Philippine peso were among the ASEAN currencies weighed down by a stronger US dollar at the close today after the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes signalled the possibility of an interest rate hike, said an economist.

RHB IB Maintains 2026 Inflation Forecast At 1.8 Pct On Firmer Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its 2026 inflation projection at 1.8 per cent (2025: 1.4 per cent), near the upper end of the official 1.3-2.0 per cent range, reflecting firmer domestic demand.

Ringgit Opens Lower Vs US Dollar Following FOMC Minutes

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the opening on Thursday, as the greenback strengthened amid Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes which signalled a potential interest rate hike, an analyst said.

Ringgit Rises To 4.04 As Investor Confidence Strengthens; Economist Foresees Return To 3.82

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- With less than a week remaining before the close of 2025, the ringgit continued its upward momentum, trading around 4.04 against the US dollar, its highest level in nearly five years.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rises 1.15 Pct On Firmer Regional Markets

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index, the FBM KLCI, closed 1.15 per cent higher at 1,665.90 on Friday, climbing to an almost 15-month high and surpassing the 1,660.09 points recorded on Sept 27, 2024, supported by firmer regional markets amid the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) interest rate hike.

Malaysia’s Non-Life Insurance Segment Outlook Remains Stable - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained the stable outlook on Malaysia’s non-life insurance segment, citing regulatory initiatives designed to increase insurance penetration and phased de-tariffication of motor and fire insurance.

Bursa Malaysia Rises On Wall Street Rally, Fed Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by regional market optimism and Wall Street’s rebound following the US Federal Reserve (Fed)’s rate cut.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower as Investors Eye US Data, BOJ Decision

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday amid mixed regional market performance as investors turned cautious over a possible rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and upcoming US economic data that may influence the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision next week.  

Bursa Malaysia Slips At Midday On Selective Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia slipped in morning trade on profit-taking in selected heavyweights, led by financial services, industrial products and services, and telecommunications and media sectors.

RON95 Targeted Subsidies, Postponed Toll Hike Ensure Mobility Remains Accessible For Rakyat -- Carsome

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to implement targeted subsidies for RON95 and to freeze toll rate hikes across key highways will ensure mobility remains accessible and affordable for the rakyat, said Carsome Group chief business officer Aaron Kee today.

SST Revision Does Not Justify Hotel Rate Hikes - MoF

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Finance (MoF) indicated that the Sales and Service Tax (SST) does not warrant the hotel room rate increases asserted by some hotel associations.

Malaysia Has Buffers To Weather Capital Outflows -- Abdul Wahid

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has adequate buffers to weather volatility, including capital outflows, triggered by global interest rate hikes, said International Centre for Education for Islamic Finance (INCEIF) University Professor of Practice Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar.