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Ringgit Ends Higher Against Greenback Amid Continued Concerns Over US Fiscal Policy

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and other major and regional currencies on Friday as the greenback remained weak amid continued concerns over US fiscal policy.

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday despite a muted Wall Street performance overnight.  

Ringgit Depreciates Against US Dollar On Stronger US Dollar Index

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today due to a stronger US Dollar Index (DXY) after the Moody’s Ratings downgrade.

EXIM Bank To Support Mac World's Expansion Into Gulf Region With Strategic Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has inked a financing agreement with Mac World Food Industries LLC, a subsidiary of Mac World Group, to support its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market.

Public Bank Falls In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Share prices of Public Bank Bhd declined by 2.48 per cent despite recording strong financial performance in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025).

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Greenback On Concerns Over US Fiscal Health

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher on Wednesday as concerns over the fiscal health of the United States continued to weigh on the greenback.

Public Bank Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM1.75 Bln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd reported a higher net profit of RM1.75 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) compared with RM1.65 billion in the same period last year.

Affin-AMMB Merger Will Be Dilutive Due To Significant New Shares Issuance - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects the potential merger between Affin Bank Bhd and AMMB Holdings Bhd to entail significant issuance of new shares, which will likely be quite dilutive.

EXIM Bank Seals Strategic Aerospace Partnerships With NAICO, PWNE At LIMA 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has forged strategic partnerships with the National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO) and PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd (PWNE). 

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback Despite Weaker US Dollar Index

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated against the greenback on Tuesday despite the weaker US dollar index (DXY) and lower US Treasury yields after the recent downgrade of the credit rating of the United States by Moody’s Ratings.

JPG Rises In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Shares of Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) rose in the early trade after recording higher first quarter financial performance ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025). 

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar Following US Credit Rating Downgrade

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, supported by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) which fell 0.71 per cent to 100.376 following a downgrade of the United States government's sovereign credit rating.