KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Foreign investors extended their buying spree on Bursa Malaysia last week, albeit at a much lower rate at RM179.0 million compared with RM570.9 million a week earlier, said MIDF Research.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The ringgit extended its downtrend against the US dollar in the early trade today, as risk appetite in the local market was dampened by the bullish greenback sentiment ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's wish to meet p-hailing companies to discuss complaints of low delivery rates and commission is lauded especially with the rising cost of living.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a new pathway for economic growth that promotes technical competency and attracts more multinational cooperation by offering career opportunities for its graduates.

TANAH MERAH, July 22 — The government will continue to reduce dependence on imported food to ensure the country’s food production is balanced, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The ringgit eased further against the US dollar today as the greenback continues to stay firm ahead the Federal Reserve meeting next week which is widely expected to raise interest rates by a further 25 basis points, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) network of airports recorded over 10 million passengers in June 2023, the highest since the global shutdown in March 2020.

ALOR SETAR, July 21 — Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said the government will give small traders, including packet cooking oil suppliers, at least two years to be fully prepared before the targeted subsidy system is implemented.

HANOI, July 21 — Malaysia’s robust manufacturing sector and advanced technology, combined with Vietnam’s sizeable market, offer both countries immense potential to further boost bilateral trade, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened following higher United States Treasury yields, said analysts.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — The ringgit ended easier against the US dollar today, bucking the regional trend impacted by the slide in oil prices and moderating trade data released at noon, said an analyst.

KLANG, July 20 — The supply of eggs and chicken has recovered after safely going above the critical supply level, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

PUTRAJAYA, July 20 — The Minister of Finance (Incorporated) (MoF Inc) companies have contributed RM50.7 billion in dividends to the government for the financial year 2022, higher than the previous year's RM28.1 billion dividend contribution, said Deputy Finance Minister 1 Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — Malaysia’s trade surplus widened by 11.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM25.81 billion in June 2023, marking the 38th consecutive month of trade surplus since May 2020, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — RHB Research remained upbeat on the construction and engineering sector given the latest news flow in relation to the Kuala Lumpur - Singapore High-Speed Rail.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — The ringgit opened easier against the US dollar, in tandem with the weakness in the Chinese yuan, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — The ringgit is expected to continue to strengthen based on the latest trend, said Deputy Finance Minister 1 Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

KUALA TERENGGANU, July 19 — Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub has hit out at the Opposition for playing the price hike issue ahead of the upcoming state elections.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The ringgit eased further against the US dollar at the close today, in tandem with regional currencies on lingering concerns over China’s economic growth, despite the softer greenback.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — MIDF Research has maintained a 'neutral' call on the property sector with a positive bias.