Ringgit Expected To Trade In Narrow Range Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to remain range-bound against the US dollar next week, with market attention drawn to speeches by several US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Cautious Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to remain cautious next week, with investor sentiment likely to be shaped by the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, developments in West Asia, oil prices and shifts in US interest rate expectations.

Malaysian SMEs Need To Adapt To Penetrate China Market

From Siti Fauziah Hasan

NANNING (China), Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to penetrate the China market need to adapt their products, packaging and marketing strategies to local preferences to improve product acceptance and competitiveness.

Ringgit Ends Higher vs US Dollar On Easing Oil Supply Concerns

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Friday's close, buoyed by improved market sentiment following easing concerns over crude oil supply, an analyst said.

FBM KLCI Ends Lower As Investors Shift Focus To Smaller-Cap Stocks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index closed lower on Friday after a choppy session, while buying interest shifted to smaller-cap stocks, particularly technology and construction counters.

Chery Auto’s LEPAS To Host Global Elegant Lifestyle Week In October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- LEPAS, the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand of Chery Auto, will host its inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week in October during the 2026 Chery International User Summit.

AirAsia Anticipates Jet Fuel At US$160-US$190 Per Barrel, May Reprice Fares If Prices Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd currently anticipates jet-fuel prices of between US$160 and US$190 per barrel and may reprice airfares again should prices rise to US$250 per barrel, said co-founder and adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Beacon Accelerates AI Deployment With Haize Labs Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Beacon Software (Beacon), the first centralised artificial intelligence (AI) holding company, has acquired Haize Labs, an AI reliability company testing and safeguarding AI agents for real-world deployment.

MATRADE Introduces WiEX Platform To Boost Women’s Participation In MIHAS 2026

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Eighty women entrepreneurs, including 20 from overseas, will set up booths at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 as part of the Women in Export (WiEX) initiative.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds On Lower Oil Prices, Easing US Yields

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Friday as lower oil prices, easing United States (US) Treasury yields and resilient labour market data encouraged bargain hunting in technology and semiconductor shares after the index closed 0.26 per cent lower yesterday, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As Oil Prices Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Friday, supported by improved market sentiment as easing West Asia crude oil supply concerns lifted risk appetite.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major Currencies

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

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.