Ringgit To Hold Firm In 3.93-3.96 Range Versus US Dollar Next Week

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.

Gold Futures Expected To Ease Next Week On Firmer US Dollar Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower next week amid firmer US dollar sentiment.

Ringgit Closes Lower Amid US FED Leadership Speculations

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).

Dubai Gold District Debuts As Global Gold, Jewellery Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Ithra Dubai has officially launched the Dubai Gold District, a purpose-built destination designed to significantly enhance Dubai’s position as the world’s leading hub for the gold and jewellery trade.

Sales Tax On LVG Contributes RM817 Mln In Additional Revenue In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Sales tax on low value goods (LVG) contributed an additional revenue of RM817 million last year, up from RM476 million in 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Over 10,000 SARA Business Partner Shops As Of Jan 26 -- Liew 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) — Business partners under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme has risen to 10,447 shops nationwide as of Jan 26, 2026 against 700 in 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Malaysia's Total Trade To Grow 3-5 Pct In 2026 - Deputy Trade Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade is expected to grow moderately between 3.0 and 5.0 per cent this year amid global external headwinds, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.

Govt Urged To Refine e-Invoice Threshold For Small Traders

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to refine and revise the threshold for the implementation of e-invoice currently set at between RM1 million and RM5 million, to avoid imposing excessive burdens on micro and small traders.

Bursa Malaysia Surges To Highest Level Since 2018 At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key benchmark index surged to its highest level in more than seven years at mid-afternoon, lifted by the ringgit's continued strength against the US dollar which drew traders' focus towards domestic-oriented sectors, especially the financial services counters.

Gold Could Surpass RM700 Per Gram In Malaysia As Ringgit Continues To Strengthen

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gold price is on track to surpass RM700 per gram going forward, supported by a softer US dollar and as the ringgit continues to strengthen, said analysts.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Foreign Fund Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, extending gains from last week, as foreign funds continued to snap up local shares, reflecting sustained external confidence in the Malaysian market. 

Rubber Market Expected To Move Sideways Next Week 

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to move sideways next week as buying is limited to immediate needs and replenishment, according to industry expert Denis Low.