Ringgit Opens Firmer As US Jobs Data Eases Rate Hike Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday after weaker-than-expected US jobs data for June reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could adopt a more cautious approach to interest rates.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains To End Higher

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains to close higher today, supported by strength in telecommunications stocks and a rebound in heavyweight banking counters, which kept the benchmark index in positive territory despite cautious overall market sentiment.

IPPFA Maintains Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.6 Pct Despite Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- IPP Financial Advisers (IPPFA) has maintained its 2026 Malaysia gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.6 per cent despite global uncertainty, supported by resilient domestic demand, private investment and a gradual recovery in external trade.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Firmer Against Greenback As US Rate Concerns Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar on Thursday as easing concerns over the United States' monetary policy outlook lifted sentiment following remarks by US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials on interest rates.

 Malaysia's Next Economic Milestone: Can GDP Per Capita Reach US$20,000 By Early 2030s?

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Ringgit Higher Against Greenback In Early Trade, Tracks Weaker US Dollar Index

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was higher against the US dollar in the early session today, tracking a weaker US dollar index (DXY) as traders positioned ahead of key US labour market and consumer confidence data.

SAMENTA Unveils New Council, Sets AI, Policy Reform Agenda For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has unveiled its national council for the 2026-2029 term, outlining priorities that include adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and policy reforms to strengthen small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Ringgit To Trade Within RM4.09-RM4.11 Next Week Ahead Of Key Economic Data Releases

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the RM4.09 to RM4.11 range next week as investors await key economic data releases.

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Range-bound With Upward Bias Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound with a slight upward bias next week ahead of key economic data releases.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Softer Crude Oil Prices

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.

Perodua Reduces Service Maintenance Parts Price By Up To 10 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is reducing the price of its service maintenance parts, including labour, by up to 10 per cent, beginning June 19.

PKFZ Records RM108 Mln Revenue As 'Reactivation' Hits 86 Pct

PULAU INDAH, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ), now 86 per cent “reactivated” after nearly two decades of underutilisation, has generated RM108 million in revenue.