KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar today due to buying interest in line with the equities market’s positive performance, although the greenback remained firm ahead of the United States’ (US) inflation data later this week, dealers said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade recorded the highest monthly sales value amounting to RM120.5 billion in December, with annual sales recording a four per cent growth to reach RM1.3 trillion in 2021 compared with the preceding year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — The ringgit ended flat against the US dollar today, moving in a tight range supported by positive domestic economic data as the greenback remained firm ahead of the United States (US) inflation data this week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Purchasing a property based on the buyer personal needs and financial ability and not from other people’s opinions are the fundamental rule in investing in property, the Malaysia Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — The Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased 5.8 per cent in December 2021 as compared to the same month of the previous year, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Malaysia’s manufacturing sales grew 15.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM143.9 billion in December 2021, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened further amid the United States’ positive economic data, according to an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Malaysia’s Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) went up 0.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2021 (Q4 2021) to 110.7 compared to 110.1 in Q4 2020, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to have grown 3.0 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with a 4.5 per cent contraction in the prior quarter, Moody's Analytics said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on lack of demand due to falling crude oil prices, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Following Amanah Saham Bumiputera’s (ASB) announcement of its dividend payout for the financial year ending December 31, 2021, many people have been eagerly awaiting Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) profit distribution rate which is expected to be announced anytime during the first quarter of this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The ringgit is expected to trade at current levels against the US dollar next week ahead of the release of Malaysia’s fourth quarter 2021 gross domestic product (Q4 2021 GDP) figures on February 11.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The ringgit improved against the US dollar at the close Friday as the greenback slipped further to extend its downtrend over the past few days, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The ringgit ended marginally higher against the US dollar today but remained in a relatively tight trading range due to falling crude oil prices, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today on renewed buying interest.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The first fully virtual Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) 2021 has generated a total of RM2.13 billion in export sales.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today on renewed buying interest.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Over 150 Indian companies have invested US$3 billion (RM12.5 billion) in Malaysia and contributed to the creation of over 20,000 jobs in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range with downside bias between 4.19 and 4.20 against the US dollar next week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The ringgit pared earlier losses to end higher against the US dollar today despite the broader strength of the greenback, supported by better performance on the local equities market.