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 extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 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
Ringgit sustains positive momentum versus US dollar ahead of US rate decision
A boost in global market sentiment and strong domestic economic prospects have bolstered the local currency.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar
At 9.18 am, the local currency rose to 4.4550/4600 versus the greenback from Tuesday's close of 4.4570/4585
Wed Jul 27 2022
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar
At 9.05 am, the local currency eased to 4.1540/1570 versus the greenback from 4.1530/1560 at yesterday's close.
Thu Oct 28 2021
Ringgit lower at opening, as rising US treasury yields strengthen US dollar
At 9 am, the local currency slipped to 4.0750/0780 against the US dollar from 4.0720/0760 at Friday's close.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Ringgit rebounds against US dollar in early trade
At 9.00 am, the local currency strengthened to 4.0390/0420 against the US dollar from Tuesday's close of 4.0420/0450.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Ringgit opens slightly better against US Dollar
At 9.15 am, the local currency traded at 4.0400/0450 against the greenback from yesterday's close of 4.0470/0500.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Ringgit opens lower against greenback
The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today on low demand for the local currency versus the greenback, a dealer said.
Tue Feb 07 2017
Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia sign MoUs on local currency settlement framework
Bank Indonesia, Bank Negara Malaysia, and the Bank of Thailand Friday concluded the signing of two bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on using local currencies for trade.
Sat Dec 24 2016
S&P affirms Malaysia's 'A-/A-2' foreign currency, 'A/A-1' local currency ratings
S&P said the outlook on the long-term rating remained stable.
Mon Nov 07 2016
Fitch maintains 'A-' rating for Malaysia
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Malaysia's long-term foreign- and local-currency issuer default ratings at 'A-' with stable outlook.
Fri Aug 19 2016
Fitch downgrades Malaysia's Petronas to A-, outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Malaysia-based Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas)'s Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to "A-" from "A".
Wed Jul 27 2016
S&P affirms Malaysia's foreign and local currency ratings
Standard & Poor also affirmed the 'axAAA/axA-1' ASEAN regional scale rating on Malaysia.
Mon Mar 28 2016
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024