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Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says that US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet selections are drawing significant attention.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Ringgit advances as domestic optimism offsets US rate concerns

Ringgit advances as domestic optimism offsets US rate concerns

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said Malaysia's third-quarter economic data indicated the economy was on track for stronger growth this year.
Mon Nov 18 2024
BNM: Existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth in 2025

BNM: Existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth in 2025

Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the govt secured investments totalling RM330 bln in 2023 and RM160 bln in the first half of 2024.
Fri Nov 15 2024
BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth

BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth

The forum aims to enhancing branding appeal and reaching out to Islamic finance leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Ringgit rebounds, opens higher against weakening greenback

Ringgit rebounds, opens higher against weakening greenback

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit is likely to trade sideways as markets prepare for a busy week.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Ringgit rebounds, opens slightly higher against US dollar

Ringgit rebounds, opens slightly higher against US dollar

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid expects the ringgit to remain soft against the US dollar, driven by external events.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Ringgit opens slightly higher against US dollar

Ringgit opens slightly higher against US dollar

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US presidential election next week will be high on the agenda.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Ringgit rises against US dollar on Budget 2025 outlook

Ringgit rises against US dollar on Budget 2025 outlook

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said attention on Friday's budget announcement would drive market sentiment this week.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on firmer oil prices

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on firmer oil prices

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid expects the ringgit to remain soft as the tension in the Middle East has yet to subside.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Strong economic fundamentals driving ringgit's growth - BNM Governor

Strong economic fundamentals driving ringgit's growth - BNM Governor

Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed said Malaysia's projected economic growth rate of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year is also a positive factor.
Thu Oct 03 2024
US rate cut, Malaysia's structural reforms and economic outlook fuelling ringgit recovery - BNM

US rate cut, Malaysia's structural reforms and economic outlook fuelling ringgit recovery - BNM

Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed said Malaysia's positive economic outlook and structural reforms are also propelling the ringgit's rise.
Fri Sep 20 2024
BNM unlikely to follow US Fed rate cut, eyes domestic and global conditions

BNM unlikely to follow US Fed rate cut, eyes domestic and global conditions

Dr. Mohd Afzanizam said Malaysia's open economy is highly sensitive to external factors like international trade and capital flows.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Malaysia reports new mpox case of less severe variant

Malaysia reports new mpox case of less severe variant

The case was detected in a man who began showing symptoms of fever, sore throat, and cough with a rash appearing the following day
Tue Sep 17 2024
Halal certification report to be presented to Cabinet this Wednesday - Mohd Na'im

Halal certification report to be presented to Cabinet this Wednesday - Mohd Na'im

Datuk Dr. Mohd Na'im stated that a draft proposal to make halal certification mandatory for all food premises has been prepared.
Mon Sep 16 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024