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Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies but slightly lower against the US dollar, with geopolitical uncertainties supporting demand for the greenback.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Range-Bound Next Week Ahead Of Key US Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as investors await key United States economic data for further clues on the direction of interest rates.

MIHAS 2026: Uzbekistan Looks To Malaysia As ‘Good Teacher’ In Halal Industry

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is looking to Malaysia as a “good teacher” as the Central Asian nation takes steps to strengthen its halal certification system and develop a broader halal ecosystem.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar Despite Fed Rate Hike Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by bargain-hunting activity despite expectations of further US interest rate hikes.

Malaysia Among 'Fabulous Five' ASEAN Economies Set To Attract More FDI -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is among five ASEAN economies poised to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), supported by their strengths in manufacturing and digital infrastructure.

Malaysia-Thailand To Leverage Halal, Rubber Strengths To Unlock Higher-value Global Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand should leverage their respective strengths in the halal and rubber industries to create higher-value opportunities beyond bilateral trade and expand into ASEAN and global markets, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

ACC Expands SME Training Across ASEAN To Boost China Market Access

BEIJING, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) is expanding its training programmes across ASEAN to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) enter the China market, with a focus on free trade agreements (FTAs), customs procedures and cross-border e-commerce.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and most major currencies on Friday, amid mixed movements in global foreign exchange markets.

Malaysia Offers Stable, Business-Friendly Base For Chinese Partners To Form Strategic Cooperation -- PM Anwar

From Harlina Samson

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia offers a stable, widely connected, and business-friendly base for Chinese and global partners to enter into strategic cooperation.

OpenMove AI Appoints Steven Lim As Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- OpenMove AI Bhd has appointed Steven Lim Kee Seng as group chief executive officer (CEO) effective Oct 1, 2026, as part of a senior leadership reorganisation to broaden the group’s revenue streams.

China, Malaysia Agree On Proposed ECRL Extension To Rantau Panjang - PM Anwar

From Harlina Samson

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China have agreed on the proposed extension of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project from Kota Bharu to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Libya Pavilion At MIHAS 2026 Set To Expand Malaysia-Libya Trade -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The opening of the Libya Pavilion at the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2026) is set to open new avenues for Malaysian and Libyan businesses to expand trade, said the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).