KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The first comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), will boost trade and investment relations between both countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The government will simplify financial cross-border approvals under the Foreign Exchange Policy, enabling funds to flow efficiently based on their mandate size to ensure Malaysia remains competitive in attracting foreign venture capital, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

By Danial Dzulkifly  KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Selangor attracted RM29 billion in approved foreign investments from 2023 to June 2024, securing its position as the country’s fifth-highest recipient.   According to Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong, Penang led the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The ringgit was slightly lower against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid cautious sentiment in the global currency market, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The Digital Services Tax (DST) recorded RM1.16 billion in collections from January 1 to September 30, while the Low-Value Goods Tax (LVGT) brought in RM300.7 million during the same period, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The ringgit closed marginally lower against the greenback in the first trading day of December as investors shifted interest towards safe haven currencies, including the United States (US) dollar.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade on Monday despite the cautious sentiment following US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs against BRICS nations if they were to create a rival currency to the greenback.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 30 — The Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM) in 2023 showed an increase of 103.2 per cent compared with 2022 with a sales value of RM5.5 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed that Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) introduce a loan for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the greenback in the month's final trading day, reflecting broader strength in some regional currencies.

JAKARTA, Nov 29 — Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has called for greater cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia to address the regulatory challenges facing the global palm oil industry.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 29 — Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) has agreed to reduce the warehouse gate price of imported white rice in Peninsular Malaysia from RM3,000 per tonne to RM2,800 per tonne, effective December 1.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today amid renewed buying interest, with investors flocking towards the local currency following the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The ringgit ended flat against the US dollar on Thursday in a quiet trading session due to significantly reduced demand from key investors ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — A total of 266 out of 577 telecommunication (telco) towers under Phase 1 of the National Digital Network (Jendela) initiative have yet to be operational, exceeding the nine-month target deadline, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The ringgit was stronger against the US dollar today, bolstered by a softer US Dollar Index, which fell 0.91 per cent to 106.036 points.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The government is optimistic about the investment target set in the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), considering the encouraging performance of current investments in Malaysia's semiconductor sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve’s (US Fed) latest meeting minutes, which were perceived as less hawkish than anticipated and kept the rate-cutting narrative alive.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — RON97 and RON95 will still cost RM3.19 and RM2.05 per litre, respectively, from November 28 to December 4.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today, amid a firm US Dollar Index (DXY) as the Federal Reserve (Fed) minutes signalled a pause in the rate cut cycle.