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Sarawak is rising to become a new economic giant, said Anwar

KUCHING: Political stability and clear policy by Sarawak's leadership allowed the region to rise as a new economic giant in Malaysia. Berita Harian reported that the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sarawak showed a proud…

The ringgit traded higher against the US dollar in early trading

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to post gains to open higher against the US dollar in early trading today following the United States (US) currency's low on rising expectations of global interest rate cuts this year, economists said.…

Bursa Malaysia is opened higher

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is opened higher on Wednesday supported by overall sentiment in the United States (US) equity market overnight which was positive. Bernama reported, at 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose…

The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the United States (US) dollar at the start of trading today as investors continued to maintain a cautious stance ahead of the announcement of new data and views on the global economy.…

The ringgit fell to RM4.71 against the US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as the US dollar index (DXY) rose again above 105 points and as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates on hold, analysts said. Bernama reports, at 6pm, the…

The ringgit closed strong against the US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed firmly against the United States (US) dollar today as the market awaits the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) decision tonight, analysts said. At 6pm, the ringgit rose to 4.7160/7185 against the US…