Ringgit opens firmer versus greenback on higher oil prices
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — The ringgit retained its upward momentum to open higher against the US dollar on Friday as more investors shifted their...
Ringgit extends gains against greenback at opening
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — The ringgit opened higher against the greenback for the third consecutive trading day on expectation that the US Federal Reserve’s...
Ringgit strengthens against US dollar in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — The ringgit extended its upbeat momentum to open higher versus the US dollar today, supported by renewed buying interest in...
Motac targeting five mln tourist arrivals from China this year — Tiong
SEPANG, Jan 22 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is targeting the arrival of five million tourists from China this year compared...
Covid curbs over, China’s tourists hit Thai beaches for first time in 3 years
PHUKET, Thailand, Jan 22 — Hitting the white sand beaches and eating mango sticky rice and seafood, Chinese tourists are returning to Thailand for their...
China reopening, improved domestic economic sentiment set to lift ringgit next week
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — China’s continuing reopening narrative and the improved domestic economic sentiment, due to the decision to maintain the overnight policy rate...
Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 cases remain below 500 since China reopened borders
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 cases have remained below 500 since China reopened its borders on January 8, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha...
BNM maintains overnight policy rate at 2.75 pct
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan19 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today....
Ringgit closes higher against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar as foreign exchange traders reacted to the dollar’s peak and kept an...
Thai court orders wanted Malaysian businessman deported to China
BANGKOK, Jan 18 — A Thai court today ordered that the wanted Malaysian businessman Teow Wooi Huat be extradited to China to face charges in...
China’s population growth sees record fall in over half-century
ISTANBUL, Jan 17 — China, the world’s most populous country, has seen negative growth in 2022, a historic drop in population in more than six...
US State Secretary Blinken to visit China Feb 5-6
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 — US State Secretary Antony Blinken will visit China on February 5-6, reported Sputnik. Blinken’s agenda is expected to include Russia’s special...