Ringgit opens firmer despite safe-haven demand
The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar this morning, despite rising demand for the safe-haven currency.
Tue Dec 31 2024
Ringgit opens slightly higher vs greenback
The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by the yuan's stabilisation after the People's Bank of China decided against cutting rates earlier this week
Thu Dec 26 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit strengthens 14.4 pct vs USD in 3Q 2024; One of the best performing currencies globally
The local currency's performance was primarily driven by the US Federal Reserves' 50 basis points policy rate cut.
Wed Oct 09 2024
OPR likely to be unchanged; Ringgit forecast at 4.25 vs USD year-end - Kenanga
Fiscal policy shifts and external risks, such as geopolitical tensions, could still influence the central bank's stance, says Kenanga.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Ringgit opens flat against USD
The ringgit remained unchanged at 4.4295/4350 compared to the greenback from last Friday's close of 4.4295/4350.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Positive sentiment pushes ringgit to strengthen vs greenback at the opening
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the USD/MYR would linger near its immediate support level of RM4.40 today.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Ringgit opens higher against US Dollar
The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as cautious global economic sentiment prompted some investors to shift towards emerging currencies, including the ringgit, a dealer said.
Tue Jun 25 2024
AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future
Google pledged a USD2 billion investment in Malaysia's data and cloud infrastructure, including its second Southeast Asian data centre. Country Director Farhan Qureshi highlights the economic benefits and Malaysia's readiness to support tech giants' growth plans.
Sat Jun 22 2024
Ringgit opens lower vs US dollar, stronger against other major currencies
The ringgit continued to open lower against the U.S. dollar amid higher-than-expected U.S. inflation data which suggested the Federal Reserve (Fed) might keep the interest rate steady.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Witness says Najib opposed repatriation of USD3 bln from Switzerland
MACC's Nur Aida Arifin said the matter was revealed by ex-1MDB CEO, Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Notepad with Ibrahim Sani: Private equity secondaries landscape
Bee Alternatives has been customizing niche secondary private equity solutions to GPs & LPs. With investment ticket size ranging from USD1-20mil, it hopes to provide optimal liquidity solutions to more GPs and LPs in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Wed Jul 05 2023
[COLUMNIST] De-dollarisation: Elbowing USD in a multipolar world
Throughout history, the US has often attempted to resolve its economic issues through military interventions across the globe.
Wed Jun 14 2023
US Dollar strengthens amid optimism over debt ceiling talks
The US dollar firmed up in late trading on Wednesday as US leaders expressed optimism over debt limit negotiations, reported Xinhua.
Thu May 18 2023
Who are the Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Sunday?
Israel confirms names of three women after they were handed over to Israeli military in Gaza by the International Committee of Red Cross.
Mon Jan 20 2025
More than 200,000 KTMB train tickets allocated for CNY snapped up - Loke
KTMB says 210,000 of the 270,000 train tickets allocated in conjunction with the Chinese New Year season have been sold.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram are online platforms preferred by scammers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the losses from scams and fraud committed on these platforms easily reached hundreds of millions of ringgit.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Man executed for causing heavy casualties in south China car-ramming case
Fan Weiqiu was convicted ramming his car into the crowd at a sports centre in November last year, causing heavy casualties.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Gov't not rushing to achieve developed nation status - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli says the country is now in a good position, attracting foreign investors and being seen as a strategic gateway to ASEAN.
Mon Jan 20 2025
South Korea's Yoon shuns questioning as security tightened after court rampage
Authorities says security was being beefed up at the Seoul Detention Centre where Yoon Suk-Yeol is being held as a pre-trial inmate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Triumphant Trump returns to White House, launching new era of upheaval
Donald Trump is the first US president since the 19th century to win a second term after losing the White House.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Sim: Malaysia's labour market faces significant challenges posed by three paradoxes
Steven Sim says the first paradox is the low median wage, which does not align with the country's low unemployment rate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Mugshot, khaki uniform and solitary cell for South Korea's detained President Yoon
Here's some facts about the facility and what is expected to unfold for the former prosecutor-turned-president.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Trump says to repeal Biden's multiple executive orders within hours of inauguration
Trump says the executive orders he is about to sign includes border security, energy, federal government spending, TikTok, DEI programmes.
Mon Jan 20 2025