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.
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.
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) -- The aerospace and low-altitude economy (LAE) segments could potentially generate RM100 billion in revenue by 2035, driven by emerging opportunities, according to the National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO Malaysia).
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).
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) -- Malaysia is always open to strengthening strategic cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in various high-potential economic sectors including the petroleum and gas, petrochemical and logistics industries to drive trade, investment and the development of high-value industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Speculations on politics and the potential 16th General Election (GE16) are not the main factors influencing foreign investors' decisions, although political stability remains an important consideration in determining investment destinations.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- LBS Bina Group Bhd group executive chairman Tan Sri Dr Lim Hock San has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 - Visionary Business Leadership & Community Excellence at the ASEAN Outstanding Business Award 2026 held in Kuala Lumpur.
