Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday despite stronger US labour market data that continued to support the greenback.

Ethiopia’s Liberalised Financial Market Offers Opportunities For Malaysian Banks - Tengku Zafrul 

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Ethiopia’s fully liberalised financial industry presents a promising opening for Malaysian banks, particularly in Islamic finance, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia, Ethiopia Deepen Ties Via Exchange Of Important Documents -- PM Anwar

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-Ethiopia cooperation has been strengthened through the exchange of several important documents across various strategic areas, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Tech, Construction Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened higher on Thursday, led by buying in technology and construction stocks, mirroring gains on Wall Street.

HSBC Malaysia Grows Its Wealth Ambition With JB Centre

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- HSBC Malaysia has reinforced its commitment to growing its wealth and affluent banking capabilities with the opening of a Wealth Centre at its Jalan Bukit Timbalan branch here yesterday.

Malaysia-China Ties Not Affected By Trade Agreement With Other Nations -- DPM Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Any trade agreement signed with any country will not affect Malaysia’s sincere and enduring relationship with Beijing, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

FBM KLCI Opens Lower But Edges Higher Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened lower but turned marginally higher thereafter amid a cautious market undertone following a weak Wall Street’s performance overnight.

Ringgit Higher Versus US Dollar Ahead Of Next US Fed Rate Move

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid investors’ cautious sentiment about the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate next month, an analyst said.

ICQI 2025 Sets Stage For Malaysia To Lead In AI And Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to become Southeast Asia’s hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and make AI a cornerstone of its economy by 2030, said Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) Deputy Secretary-General (Investment & Management) Datuk Bahria Mohd Tamil.

PM Anwar Optimistic His Visit To Africa Will Strengthen Relations, Strategic Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed confidence that his working visits to Addis Ababa, Johannesburg and Nairobi will be a catalyst for strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding strategic cooperation between Malaysia and African countries.

EXIM Bank Malaysia, MNS In Partnership To Enhance Credit Risk Management

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank Malaysia) and MNS Credit Management Group Pte Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding during the Asian EXIM Banks Forum 2025 to enhance cooperation in credit risk management and debt recovery.

Malaysia To Champion Islamic Fintech, Climate-oriented Sukuk By 2040 -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aspires to be the global benchmark for regulation, innovation and Islamic environmental, social and governance (ESG) as well as a centre of excellence for Islamic fintech (financial technology) and climate-oriented sukuk by 2040, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.