KUALA LUMPUR: The upward momentum on Bursa Malaysia continued on Monday as there has been a swell of optimism that trade negotiations between the US and China are likely to kick off in the near term. At 9.05am, the benchmark FBM KLCI was up 2.84 points to 1,545.33, with the buying interest picking up where it...
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit edged up slightly against the US dollar on Monday, as a weaker greenback, weighed down by dovish sentiment from the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) on interest rates and new trade developments related to China, supported the local currency, said an analyst At 8 am, the local currency inched up to...
PETALING JAYA: Business groups and industry players will be closely monitoring the Parliament’s special sitting today, which is set to discuss the impact of US tariffs. The special session will see about 20 lawmakers debating the implications of the United States’ decision on the country’s economy as well as the Malaysian government’s long-term planning and responses...
KUALA LUMPUR: Although reportedly on an extended leave, Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli remains active in responding to issues raised by the opposition via his official social media platforms. In his latest Facebook post on Saturday (May 3), Rafizi addressed opposition claims regarding federal tax collection, dismissing allegations that the federal government marginalised opposition-led states...
PUTRAJAYA: No compounds would be issued during the three-month “grace period” for the enforcement of the medicine price display law that came into effect on May 1. The government would instead focus on advocacy and education during the period. Enforcement would be jointly conducted by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and the Health ministries. KPDN...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the Philippines share the stance that all humanitarian assistance to Myanmar must be delivered without discrimination or restrictions, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this was agreed upon during a telephone conversation with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr on Friday (May 2). Anwar said during the conversation with the...
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback on Friday, trading with a wider spread amid lingering uncertainty over global tariffs and weak US economic data, an economist said. At 8 am, the local currency inched up to 4.3115/3310 versus the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.3130/3185. The market was closed on Thursday for the Labour...
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI experienced a mild pullback as trading commenced on Friday after a one-day Labour Day holiday, with investors taking profit off strong gains from earlier in the week. The FBM KLCI slipped 2.8 points to 1,537.42 despite Wall Street's rally overnight on the back of stronger-than-expected earnings by Meta Platforms and Microsoft. Nvidia...
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It seems nothing seem to stop the magic combination Hael Husaini and Nadeera Zaini. They have had hits after hits and success after success over the last 15 months and it just does not seems to stop. Their Hari Raya hit 'Meriah Lain Macam' is by far the easy champion for this festival season. This tune...
