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Ringgit strengthens 14.4 pct vs USD in 3Q 2024; One of the best performing currencies globally

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 kicks off the week in steady mode, bullish outlook remains

Ringgit kicks off the week in steady mode, bullish outlook remains

The ringgit opened almost flat and is expected to retain its bullish trend as the US Fed rate cut last week signalled a soft landing for the US economic growth
Mon Sep 23 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
FBM KLCI pares loss at close amid market uncertainty ahead of expected US rate cut

FBM KLCI pares loss at close amid market uncertainty ahead of expected US rate cut

Turnover eased to 2.30 billion units worth RM2.75 billion from Tuesday's 3.19 billion units worth RM3.35 billion.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Ringgit opens stronger vs greenback amid hopes of US rate cuts

Ringgit opens stronger vs greenback amid hopes of US rate cuts

At the opening, the ringgit traded mostly lower against a basket of major currencies.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Ringgit breaches 4.30 level against US dollar, hits 20-month high

Ringgit breaches 4.30 level against US dollar, hits 20-month high

The market appears to be expecting a Fed rate cut of between 25 and 50 basis points, says Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Ringgit likely appreciates further in 2H 2024 on US rate cut optimism - MIDF

Ringgit likely appreciates further in 2H 2024 on US rate cut optimism - MIDF

The bank said the return of foreign funds into emerging markets, is expected to bolster regional currencies, including the ringgit.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Ringgit continues to soar on potential rate cut in the US

Ringgit continues to soar on potential rate cut in the US

Domestically, the ringgit was mostly higher against a basket of major currencies.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade

Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade

The ringgit extended its gains to open firmer against the US dollar on Friday, driven by the growing prospect of an interest rate cut.
Fri Jul 12 2024
BNM's surprise rate cut will curb downside risks - Economist

BNM's surprise rate cut will curb downside risks - Economist

The move augurs well for the economy as well as the financial sector which has put forward the request for sometime now.
Wed Jul 13 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024