KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The ringgit is projected to trade sideways against the US dollar next week amid worries over China’s economy and rising geopolitical risks, ahead of Malaysia’s Budget 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar to end marginally higher today, as the greenback retreated after key United States inflation data came in above expectations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The 15th International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) has generated over RM5 billion in potential business leads, representing tangible steps toward a greener future for Malaysia and the region, said Natural Resources And Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — A Malay Studies chair will be established at a university in Russia to empower the study of Bahasa Malaysia at the international level, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Although Malaysia contributes only 0.8 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the country is highly vulnerable to climate impacts, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

SERDANG, Oct 11 — Over 10,000 visitors are expected to beeline to the three-day 2024 Air Sports Championships, organised by the Malaysia Sports Aviation Federation (MSAF), at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang, starting today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Internet service providers should offer cheap packages with higher speed to Malaysians in the future, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Malaysia has successfully reduced its consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) by 70 per cent in 2023, surpassing the target of 42.9 per cent.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) are forging a strategic partnership to improve broadband coverage through the construction of fibre optic infrastructure at 73 military camps nationwide.

VIENTIANE, Oct 11 — Malaysia has welcomed the proposed US$14.7 billion (RM63 billion) investment by United States technology giants — Google, Microsoft, Enovix Corporation, Amazon Web Services, Abbott Laboratories, and Boeing.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday amid a higher-than-expected inflation print in the United States.

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia has requested a reciprocal waiver on visas with Canada.

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 — Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Thailand for mutual benefit, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighting the continuation of key initiatives.

SEPANG, Oct 10 — The Malaysia Aviation Decarbonisation Blueprint (MADB) will continue to play a key role in guiding the aviation industry towards a greener future, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Russia has agreed to increase the number of scholarships for Malaysian students to 40 per year from 20 previously, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir.

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 — Malaysia has encouraged strategic collaboration in digital transformation between Asean and its dialogue partners, Japan and South Korea at the bloc’s Plus One Summits here today.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — Proposals under the National Housing Policy, including the provision of long-term housing loans, will be discussed by the Finance Ministry with Bank Negara (BNM) and the Housing and Local Government Ministry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) reported that palm oil exports in September saw a marginal increase of 0.93 per cent to 1.54 million tonnes, from 1.53 million tonnes in August.

OSLO, Oct 10 — Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has ended its observation of Supermax Corporation Bhd, two years after placing the Malaysian medical glove maker under watch over allegations the company was contributing to human rights violations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Malaysia has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to several factors, including the country’s political stability and track record in exercising fiscal responsibility, said UBS Global Research.