Ringgit continues its upward momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit was mostly higher against its ASEAN peers but depreciated vis-a-vis the Singapore dollar.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Weaker ringgit dampens travel to Singapore
Over a year, the ringgit fluctuated between 2.85 and 3.15 against the Singapore dollar.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Singapore ready to curb excessive volatility in Singapore dollar if needed
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) stands ready to curb excessive volatility in the trade-weighted Singapore dollar if needed.
Fri Nov 11 2016
Malaysians spent less in Singapore last year
This is among the effects of the Ringgit dropping almost 25 percent against the Singapore dollar in the past three years.
Mon Feb 29 2016
Ringgit opens broadly higher against US dollar
At 9.20 am, the local unit firmed up against the US dollar to 4.2050/2090 from Friday's 4.2215/2265.
Mon Dec 07 2015
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar
At 9.10am, the ringgit was quoted at 4.3000/3060 against the greenback from 4.2560/2610 on Friday.
Mon Sep 07 2015
Ringgit decline not surprising, says economist
On the falling ringgit, economist said, it was hard to see a sustained rebound until commodity prices turned back up.
Mon Jul 27 2015
Singapore's central bank to slow down appreciation of currency
The depreciation of the Singapore dollar against the broad-based strength of the US dollar was partly offset by the appreciation of the S$ against the Malaysian ringgit, euro and Japanese yen.
Wed Jan 28 2015
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024