Malaysian bonds beat emerging Asia peers as ringgit bounces back
MALAYSIA’S ringgit has been one of emerging Asia’s best performer this month, giving investors another reason to buy the nation’s bonds.
Bank Negara taking action to encourage flows into forex market
MALAYSIA’S government and central bank are taking coordinated action to further increase flows into the foreign exchange market to ensure the ringgit...
Ringgit gains as Malaysia steps up coordination to lift currency
MALAYSIA’S ringgit rose to a one-month high after policymakers ramped up their coordination with state-linked firms to lift the currency from a...
Malaysia expects ringgit to rise this year, rules out currency peg
MALAYSIA’S finance ministry on Thursday dismissed adjusting monetary policy or pegging the ringgit to support the weakened currency, saying it expects the...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (Ep 10)
Singapore stocks down as traders await US inflation data; Bank Negara says ringgit should appreciate this year; Hong Kong cracks down on...
Malaysia ringgit undervalued, should be trading higher, says central bank governor
MALAYSIA’S central bank on Tuesday (Feb 27) said that the ringgit, which briefly hit a 26-year-low last week, is undervalued and should...
Malaysia companies brace for costly fallout as ringgit hits 26-year low
MALAYSIAN businesses are paying a high price for their country’s weak currency that is making importing material and servicing foreign debt more...
What’s next for the ringgit?
THE Malaysian ringgit has slumped against the US dollar to a level not seen since the Asian financial crisis – a quarter...
Malaysia PM says ringgit’s fall concerning but economic fundamentals strong
MALAYSIA’S Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (Feb 23) said the ringgit currency’s fall to a 26-year-low this week was concerning but...
Your dream Malaysia vacation just got cheaper with ringgit near 26-year low
FROM the bustle of Kuala Lumpur to island hopping, to elephant spotting, Malaysia’s varied attractions now have added appeal thanks to the...