KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — Prices of double-storey residential houses in the Klang Valley, especially in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, are expected to increase by 3.0 per cent to 4.0 per cent this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the United States (US) dollar, remaining within a narrow range next week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The ringgit extended its loss to close lower against the US dollar on Friday as robust US jobs data held the greenback at a near two-year high.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Malaysia recorded a trade value of RM2.62 trillion from January to November 2024, an 8.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, said Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher today, despite a weaker overnight US market.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The ringgit weakened against the US dollar at today's opening, continuing its downtrend due to higher demand pressure for the greenback.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — The ringgit finished lower against the US dollar on the first trading day of the year on continuous demand for the greenback due to concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s (US Fed) potential decision to cut interest rates in 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — AmInvestment Bank Bhd projects that mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for non-citizen employees could channel up to RM1.7 billion in additional annual inflows into Malaysia’s domestic equity market.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 48.6 in December 2024 from 49.2 in November, with cost increases at their slowest pace in over four-and-a-half years, since June 2020.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index started the year on a subdued note, tracking the overnight decline in the US market.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on the first trading day of the year, weighed by market concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) potential decision to cut interest rates in 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — The price of RON95 petrol will remain unchanged at RM2.05 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan, while the retail price of RON97 will increase by three sen from RM3.25 per litre to RM3.28 per litre from tomorrow to Wednesday (January 8).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Malaysia’s equity market delivered a commendable performance this year, earning a solid grade close to an A, with several key milestones achieved throughout the year, laying the foundation for the main index to reach 1,800 next year, with 50 new listings anticipated.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 31 — The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 (Act 861) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Regulations 2024 come into force tomorrow (January 1).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$118.35 billion (US$1=RM4.45), while other foreign currency assets stood at US$255.72 million as at end-November 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Khazanah Research Institute's (KRI) latest study finds that the current classification of the Bottom 40 (B40), Middle 40 (M40), and Top 20 (T20) income groups does not accurately reflect the true economic stratification of Malaysian households.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar this morning, despite rising demand for the safe-haven currency amid ongoing global economic uncertainties and heightened geopolitical risks, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — A total of 512,518 housewives have registered as contributors to the Housewives’ Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) this year, with a cumulative contribution of RM61.5 million.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted that his official visits abroad, as well as visits from world dignitaries to Malaysia this year, have significantly strengthened diplomatic ties, boosted investments, and enhanced the country’s global standing.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Local institutions extended their support for Bursa Malaysia for the 10th consecutive week, with net purchases of domestic equities totalling RM416.9 million, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF).