Economy

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.…

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…

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…

TUMPAT: The implementation of subsidy targeting involving diesel in the peninsula is expected to be implemented this year, said the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. Berita Harian reported that…

KUALA LUMPUR: The projected drop in interest rates in the United States (US) is prompting foreign investors to return to the Southeast Asian region and see Malaysia as a quality stock market destination in terms of business transparency,…

KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Google's investment of US$2 billion (RM9.4 billion) was proof of the government's clear planning, in addition to the country's economic strength and resources, as an attraction…

BEIJING: Based on industry data, Reuters calculated on Tuesday that Apple's iPhone sales in China increased by 52% in April compared to the same month last year. The significant rise comes after the U.S. tech giant saw a lacklustre…

KUALA LUMPUR: Starting May 28, Peninsular Malaysian individuals, small-scale farmers, and smallholder farmers belonging to the B40 and M40 groups are eligible to apply for monetary support through the MADANI Subsidy support or BUDI MADANI…

KUALA LUMPUR: Islamic economics needs to be in line with Maqasid Shariah and should not be tied to legal thinking alone. The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in his speech when officiating the Global Forum of Islamic Economics…

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite the rebound in regional markets, Bursa Malaysia gave up earlier gains to settle modestly lower today as local investors continued to profit, according to one analyst. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) closed…