Hangzhou Asiad: Malaysian squash girls clinch team gold

HANGZHOU, Sept 30 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian women’s squash team put on a classy display to win the Asian Games team title by stunning the reigning champions Hong Kong 2-1 in the final Saturday. But it was the top-seeded Hong Kong who drew first blood when they scored the first…

Malaysian ringgit set to stay at RM4.68-RM4.69 range against US dollar next week

By Karina Imran KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian ringgit is expected to maintain its current range of RM4.68 to RM4.69 against the US dollar next week, said an economist. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist and social finance head Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the markets would continue…

Malaysia on track to become top GBS destination by focusing on talent regeneration — expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has the potential to become the top global business services (GBS) destination worldwide if more digital talents were available for multinationals, said GBS and finance expert Joon Teoh. She said Malaysia needs to have a razor-sharp focus on its talent regeneration going forward…

Bursa Malaysia likely to ease to 1,400 level next week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, will likely move on a downward trend next week, easing to 1,400 points from the current 1,420 points, as most stocks are struggling to find their next direction. Inter-pacific Asset Management Bhd…

Asiad 2022: Malaysia play bridesmaid’s role again after takraw final loss to Thailand

From Ahmad Nazrin Syahmi Mohamad Arif JINHUA (China), Sept 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian sepak takraw squad failed in their bid to end Thailand’s 25-year dominance in the men’s team event after going down tamely in the final of the Hangzhou Asian Games 2022 here Friday. Thailand’s excellence by virtue…

UK to continue supporting Malaysia’s TVET development – envoy

By Rosmalis Anuar KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The United Kingdom (UK) will continue its collaboration with Malaysia to support the country’s ambition in making technical and vocational education and training (TVET) a key driver of economic prosperity. British High Commissioner to Malaysia Ailsa Terry said the UK is…

Heart disease among leading causes of death in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Sept 29 (NNN-Bernama) — Heart-related diseases are among the leading causes of death in Malaysia and they contributed 17 per cent of the 18,515 recorded deaths in 2020, said Health director-general Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan. He said expenses due to heart-related diseases also burden the country, based…

Malaysia slaps anti-dumping duties on Japanese cold rolled coils

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian government has imposed anti-dumping duties on Japanese cold rolled coils following the completion of its investigations, which began on Jan 31, 2023, based on a petition filed by Mycron Steel CRC Sdn Bhd. In a statement Friday, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and…

Malaysia’s international reserves at US$112.46 bln at end-Aug 2023 — central bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s international reserves amounted to US$112.46 billion at the end of August 2023, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.70 million, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).  The central bank said in accordance with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS)…

Malaysian ringgit rises against US dollar in early trade as risk appetite improves

By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit rose against the US dollar Friday morning as demand for the domestic currency improved following the recent selloff and as US bond yields retreated from 16-year highs, said an analyst.  At 9.03 am, the local note rose to 4.6930/6975 against the…