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Ringgit eases versus US dollar, ends higher against other major currencies
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (263+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar although it strengthened versus other major currencies today, as the greenback remained supported by stronger-than-expected US manufacturing data. At 6pm, the local currency eased against the greenback to 4.0945/0985 from yesterday’s…...
AI boom helps 19 Malaysian firms make Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (275+ words) SINGAPORE, Aug 4 — Forbes Asia today unveiled its 2026 Best Under A Billion list, featuring 200 of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing small and mid-sized listed companies, with the number of Malaysian firms on the list more than doubling to 19 companies. In a statement today, Forbes…...
Ringgit opens higher against major currencies, nearly unchanged against US dollar
11+ hour, 57+ min ago (435+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The ringgit opened higher against other major currencies and was almost unchanged versus the US dollar on Tuesday following the release of the US Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI data. At 8am, the local currency was…...
Senator: Detailed study needed to assess e‑commerce platform practices as Malaysia pledges fair competition
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (446+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Low prices for goods offered on e-commerce platforms cannot be directly considered as predatory pricing or anti-competitive practices, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Marhamah Rosli. She said the determination of whether…...
Ringgit ends lower against dollar, major currencies as US Treasury yields rise
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (421+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The ringgit ended lower against the greenback and other major currencies today, pressured by rising United States Treasury yields and renewed uncertainty over the path of US monetary policy. At 6 pm, the local currency eased to 4.0935/0975 versus…...
Ringgit edges higher as Trump pauses planned Iran strikes
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (323+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 —The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday ahead of the release of key United States (US) economic data today amid easing tensions in West Asia. At 8am, the local currency edged up to 4.0805/0900 against…...
Malaysia???s manufacturing sector sees slight improvement in July
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (231+ words) Malaysia’s manufacturing sector sees slight improvement in July Malay Mail KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Malaysia’s factory conditions showed modest improvement in July as new orders continued to rise, according to the latest S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The…...
Ringgit ends week up against US dollar, but Fed rate fears cap gains
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (278+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The ringgit ended the week marginally higher against the US dollar following weaker-than-expected US economic data although sentiment towards the greenback remained firm, as expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike in September stayed intact....
Stats Dept: Malaysia’s economy expands 5.8pc in Q2 2026 as exports surge 45.3pc
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (493+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, up from 5.4 per cent in the previous quarter, driven by stronger performances in the services and manufacturing sectors, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said today....
Why hasn’t Mr Growth shown up at your dinner table yet? — Nazrul Hazizi Noordin
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (578+ words) JULY 31 — If economic growth were a person, he would be the country’s biggest pop star. He dominates headlines. Everyone talks about him. Everyone feels they have played some part in his meteoric fame. Yet many wonder whether they will ever…...