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Manufacturing sector hits 20-month high as output and business confidence strengthen

The increase was underpinned by a renewed rise in production and a stabilisation in new factory orders

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Ringgit hits seven-year high against US dollar, offering gradual relief for consumers

The ringgit has strengthened to its highest level against the US dollar in over seven years, signalling investor confidence and political stability

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Bitcoin slumps below US$79,000 amid investor concerns over U.S. Fed policy

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, continued its recent slide on Saturday, falling more than six per cent

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PETRONAS unveils CAPE 2030 masterplan to transform Malaysia’s oil and gas service sector

Ambitious strategy aims to boost project delivery, enhance competitiveness and position Malaysia among regional top quartile by 2030

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Ringgit strengthens near four-year high as U.S. dollar weakness persists

The ringgit rebounded sharply against the U.S. dollar at Friday’s market open, nearing its strongest level since April 2018, amid ongoing uncertainties in the U...

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Bursa Malaysia shifts IPO focus to market value, targets RM28bn capitalisation in 2026

Bursa Malaysia will prioritise the size and quality of initial public offerings in 2026, setting a RM28 billion market capitalisation target as it seeks to attr...

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RM100mil financing scheme hailed as breakthrough for MSMEs

SME groups welcome the government’s first Chinese-focused financing initiative, praising its low interest rates, collateral-free structure and potential to wide...

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Malaysia Airlines and SIA formalise strategic partnership to boost connectivity

The two flag carriers sign a joint business agreement that goes beyond codesharing, paving the way for revenue-sharing flights, coordinated schedules, and integ...

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MITI to introduce new incentive framework from March 2026 to boost investment competitiveness

The government will implement the New Incentive Framework (NIF) for the manufacturing sector on 1 March 2026, followed by the services sector in the second quar...

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Ringgit edges higher against U.S. dollar amid economic confidence and stable Fed rates

The national currency strengthened to its highest level in over five years against the greenback as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep...

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Ringgit surges as economy strengthens amid AI job concerns

The ringgit staged a remarkable recovery, rising to 3.91 against the US dollar and emerging as one of Asia’s top-performing currencies, underpinned by robust ec...

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Malaysia’s diverse economy and policy reforms bolster growth outlook, says BNM Governor

Bank Negara Malaysia Governor highlights the country’s resilient domestic demand, diversified trade links, and continued fiscal and structural reforms as key dr...

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Ringgit firms to near seven-year high as weak U.S. data pressures dollar

The ringgit strengthened at the opening on Wednesday, approaching levels last seen in 2018, as softer US economic indicators fuelled expectations of monetary ea...