Spokesman says transformational work underway prior to pandemic

Currency management policy aims to ‘control inflation’, not create unfair advantage, says nation’s State Bank

Higher oil prices among drivers to local currency value

Asset purchase programme continuation and Covid-19 relief package among reasons for stronger close

FBM KLCI finishes 7.06 points lower at 1,674.35

This is on the back of effective Covid-19 vaccination programme roll-out, continuous exports, and build-up in consumption and investment

Function allegedly used only for testing capacity

Agreement will facilitate cross-border trade for locally produced products

Policy will be revised to suit economic conditions, says minister

Only nine out of 46 stocks with total net short positions are Bursa components

Surging infections, new lockdowns keep mood subdued

Any decision to alter central bank's policy path depends on impact from large fiscal stimulus

Minister says pandemic has increased the focus on food security, job creation