Rupiah and ringgit rise as US dollar weakens after Fed decision
Eight of 10 monitored Asian currencies gained, while the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%-4.00%.
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- EconomyMalaysia
Malaysia suspends Nepali worker recruitment amid agency dispute
Nepal opposes Malaysia’s selection of 25 recruitment agencies, while Kuala Lumpur has rejected a request to restore the previous arrangements.
- FestivalsMalaysia
15 veteran artistes receive RM15,000 in Deepavali assistance
Each recipient received RM1,000, with YKAT saying the assistance was intended to help with financial pressures and festive preparations.
Maybank extends ringgit account access to Singapore companies
Eligible businesses can arrange currency conversions before Malaysian payments fall due. The account has no monthly fee or minimum balance.
- MarketsMalaysia
Bursa Malaysia extends run of higher openings as KLCI gains 0.29 per cent
Advancing counters outnumbered decliners 198 to 104 after Wall Street gains and the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave US interest rates unchanged.
Cheam June Wei exits Hylo Open as Lee Zii Jia advances
Kiran George beat the world No. 57 in straight games, while Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing also reached the second round.
- Business & CompaniesMalaysia
ECERDC surpasses 2026 target with RM10.3 billion in realised investments
The investments are expected to generate about 8,000 jobs, while a further RM13.2 billion in commitments depends on project implementation.
- GadgetsMalaysia
Touchscreen MacBook Pro range launches in Malaysia from RM11,999
The 14-inch and 16-inch models offer M5 Pro or M5 Max chips, with deliveries and retail sales starting on 6 November.
- MarketsMalaysia
Ringgit gains against US dollar as Malaysian rate decision approaches
An economist said an unchanged overnight policy rate of 2.75 per cent could support the currency, which traded mixed against regional peers.
- Business & CompaniesMalaysia
Ann Joo subsidiary signs RM61.89 million solar infrastructure subcontract
The work covers grid interconnection facilities and transmission lines for a solar plant with approximately 100 megawatts of alternating-current capacity.
