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.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) expanding role in Turkmenistan has emerged as a key pillar of renewed Malaysia-Turkmenistan relations, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent official visit to the Central Asian nation, with the national oil and gas company’s long-standing presence continuing to open new avenues for energy cooperation, economic growth and broader bilateral collaboration.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government, in collaboration with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), remains committed to developing a comprehensive Islamic finance ecosystem to attract investors, particularly from Russia.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to attract strong foreign direct investment (FDI) while domestic companies continue expanding overseas underscores the country’s growing economic strength, competitiveness and investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, economists said.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (AEON Credit) has been fined RM520,000 for failing to to comply with requirements relating to targeted financial sanctions (TFS).
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished higher on Wednesday as bargain-hunting activities emerged following recent pullback in the market, analysts said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government has no plans to expand the fuel subsidy programme after the recent adjustment in subsidised diesel prices, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was higher at midday, supported by persistent bargain hunting across most sectors, led by healthcare stocks, analysts 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) -- Malaysia’s onshore foreign exchange (FX) market remains healthy, with the average daily FX turnover rising to US$21.3 billion as of June this year, as compared with US$19.8 billion in 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC).
