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KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today, extending yesterday’s gains as investor sentiment improved after data showed Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) surged 41.2 per cent to RM65.9 billion in 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP) Phase 2, Part 1 (Malaysia-Singapore, 100 megawatts (MW)) has supplied 30.6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity and generated revenue of RM23.06 million as of April 2026.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, as well as ASEAN peers, on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data in Malaysia, which boosted investor confidence and market sentiment.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Wednesday amid softer crude oil prices and a mixed performance in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 41.2 per cent to RM65.9 billion in 2025 from RM46.7 billion a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has edged lower this year on expectations that US interest rates will remain elevated, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said, though the currency continues to be underpinned by strong domestic fundamentals.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened easier against the US dollar this morning and is expected to remain range-bound ahead of the United States' Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation report due on Thursday.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, SMCL Haven 3 Pte Ltd (SMCLH3), has secured a SGD750.57 million (RM2.4 billion) residential development site at River Valley Green, Singapore, through a joint bid with CSC Land Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end higher against the US dollar and ASEAN currencies, and was mostly firmer against other major currencies on Tuesday as investors await the United States Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) June data release tonight.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information solutions, software and services for professionals, has announced the appointment of Kumiko Minowa as Head of Asia Pacific and Japan for CCH Tagetik.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bakery products manufacturer HSS Holdings Bhd plans to strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia (SEA), capitalising on rising demand for halal products following its Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market debut.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as peace negotiations in West Asia made progress, an analyst said.
