2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended mostly higher against major currencies on Thursday, but weakened against the greenback, as investors digested the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest interest rate decision, an analyst said.
2d ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index closed lower today after a choppy trading session amid concerns over elevated United States (US) bond yields and the possibility of further monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve, said an analyst.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) ranked fourth globally and first among all Asian airports in OAG’s Megahubs 2026 ranking, with connections to 154 destinations, while also topping the Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) Megahubs index with nearly 15,000 possible low-cost connections.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in the red following overnight weakness on Wall Street, as elevated oil prices, higher US Treasury yields and a US rate hike held risk appetite back.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR) has deferred the commencement of mandatory reasonable assurance requirements on Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosures, with the new timeline taking effect from annual reporting periods beginning on or after Jan 1, 2028.
2d ago
By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Healthcare financing and wellness travel institution, Amden Capital Sdn Bhd, sees strong potential for South Korea to become a key destination for Malaysians and other international patients seeking specialised medical treatment, particularly in areas where the country has developed considerable specialist expertise, advanced technology and significant procedural experience.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback strengthened following a hawkish outcome from the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting overnight.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Women have now reached senior leadership in business and government at levels that were rare in 2006, yet remain largely underrepresented in roles with the greatest economic and political influence, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
3d ago
By M.Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Twelve years ago, I was a correspondent based in New Delhi, India, a city that operates to its own peculiar character and rhythm.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Electricity consumers have received rebates totalling RM3.1 billion since the introduction of the Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) mechanism on July 1, 2025, compared to surcharges of RM800 million imposed during the same period, said Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB).
4d ago
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the two-day US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which begins tonight, an analyst said.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid cautious sentiment ahead of key central bank meetings this week, an economist said.