KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today despite the increasing risk-off mode, which has become prevalent ahead of the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) meeting that begins today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 —  The ringgit rebounded slightly on Tuesday, lifted by higher oil price.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The ringgit closed marginally weaker against the US dollar on Monday on concerns over the continuously high number of daily Covid-19 cases in the country, which recorded 15,764 cases today, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar despite the firmer crude oil price, as global concerns on the rising Covid-19 cases continue to trigger some safe-haven flows into the greenback.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 —   The ringgit is likely to move between 4.17 and 4.19 against the US dollar next week weighed by rising Covid-19 cases in the country and lack of positive catalysts.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The ringgit will continue to trade under pressure versus the US dollar next week as currency traders attentively track developments in the US as well as wait for Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy committee meeting next Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — External concerns will continue to play a big role in determining the direction of the ringgit next week, with investors keeping a close eye on developments in the United States.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today despite the strengthening greenback, supported by the steady crude oil prices and the positive sentiment brought about by the reaffirmation of Malaysia’s sovereign rating.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today as the greenback retreated amid recovery in risky assets.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The ringgit is likely to trade on a downward bias against the US dollar next week mainly influenced by external factors.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The ringgit ended higher against the greenback today, amid a bearish undertone in the greenback after the latest dovish statement from the US Federal Reserve policymakers.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — The ringgit is expected to trade higher against the US dollar next week, amid the continued weakness of the greenback on the back of various developments in the market which is affecting the currency.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Foreign investors withdrew RM535.5 million net of local equities during the third week of 2021 compared to the RM288.4 million sold in the preceding week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The ringgit opened little changed against the US dollar today, after closing broadly higher yesterday, on positive sentiment brought by the approval of Budget 2021.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd is ready to accept applications for the enhanced targeted repayment assistance (ETRA) from the B40, M40 and microenterprises adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic starting from tomorrow (November 23).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The withdrawal of savings by Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members under the i-Sinar programme is the best option for targeted people to help them survive during the post-pandemic situation, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd believes Budget 2021, which will be tabled on November 6, will be formulated to take into account the current economic situation that is still fragile even though it has shown encouraging signs of recovery.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has received about 10,000 applications for loan repayment moratorium extension involving the retail segment from August until yesterday.