KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Mexico and Malaysia have great potential for significant cooperation in various technological areas, thanks to their growing innovation ecosystems and strategic geographical positions, said Mexico Ambassador to Malaysia Luis Javier Campuzano.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has successfully mapped around 70 per cent of independent smallholders as part of its project to chart oil palm plantation coverage across the country.

SERDANG, Sept 15 — The floriculture industry must be explored as it offers a significant opportunity to enhance Malaysia’s trade balance and boost the national economy, said agriculture director-general Datuk Nor Sam Alwi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The ringgit is expected to continue its uptrend next week, trading at 4.28 to 4.29 against the US dollar, ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting from Tuesday (September 17) to Wednesday (September 18).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — The ringgit breached the RM4.30 level today, hitting a 20-month high against the US dollar, as traders expect the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) to cut interest rates between 25 and 50 basis points.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has said that Malaysia expects no major change in the chip industry post-United States (US) presidential election on November 5.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — The ringgit opened higher against the weakening greenback today as the latest US economic data reinforced expectations for an interest rate cut in the United States, an economist said.

SERDANG, Sept 12 — The public have been urged to not raise issues of fishermen’s safety in the waters of South China Sea, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — MIDF Research expects that foreign inflows into the domestic bond market will persist, leading to further appreciation of the Malaysian ringgit.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — The ringgit retreated from its recent two-day rally, opening slightly lower against the US dollar today, as expectations of aggressive rate cuts waned.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The ringgit ended higher against the United States dollar for the second consecutive day to approach its immediate support level of RM4.3259, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The capital market can be a major catalyst in the climate change transition by channelling investments into key sectors such as renewable energy, green technologies and sustainable agriculture, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The retail price of RON97 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will drop by 15 sen, to RM3.25 and RM3.01 per litre respectively, from tomorrow until Wednesday (September 18).

SHANGHAI, Sept 11 — Malaysia continues exploring the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone technology through collaboration with China, focusing on the exchange and sharing of expertise and technology.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The first Malaysia E-Commerce Product Selection Expo, to be held from November 29 to December 1, is set to attract over 15,000 attendees from local and international markets.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production increased by 27.0 per cent to 37,960 tonnes in July 2024 compared to 29,881 tonnes in June 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar this morning amid cautious sentiment ahead of the upcoming United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Marriott International is embarking on an ambitious expansion plan in Malaysia with 20 new hotels on the horizon, capitalising on the booming tourism and leisure sectors in Southeast Asia.

PENDANG, Sept 10 — The padi seed production quota for several government agencies must be reviewed to ensure sufficient supply.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Malaysia’s crude palm oil (CPO) production increased by 2.9 per cent to 1.89 million tonnes in August from 1.84 million tonnes in July, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).