A plunge in the Turkish lira jolted global markets, following the sacking of the nation’s central bank governor, and with the credibility of the new governor in question. Many developing world currencies were pulled lower as a mostly risk-off sentiment ensued in global markets. Japanese investors are reportedly exposed to the high-yielding lira, which was […]
The Dollar was mostly range bound in N.Y. on Monday, though overall had lost some ground to the major currencies overnight. The DXY slipped from 92.15 in Asia to a low of 91.72 at the open. The index attempted to head higher, though later ended up near its lows. Existing home sales disappointed, and weighed […]
KUALA LUMPUR (March 22): Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has ordered an immediate stop to construction and maintenance works at the Sungai Besi-Ulu Klang Elevated Expressway (SUKE)…
KUALA LUMPUR (March 22): The share price of Macpie Bhd, formerly known as Sterling Progress Bhd, has had a nail-biting roller coaster ride today. Its share…
KUALA LUMPUR (March 22): Comfort Gloves Bhd managing director Cheang Phoy Ken has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in the company, after selling 32…
KUALA LUMPUR (March 22): Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir has been appointed the new chairman of Maxis Bhd effective April 22, the telco group said today. The…
KUALA LUMPUR (March 22): Boustead Holdings Bhd said it is seeking consent from the holders of its Sukuk Murabahah Programme (SMP) to allow the submission…
EVENING 5: Govt sets up US$2.4 mil vaccine compensation fund Dirty dealings. Corporate battles. Consumer woes. Here are five things you need to know…
KUALA LUMPUR (March 22): Top Glove Corp Bhd executive chairman Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai has bought another 1.74 million shares of the group…
KUALA LUMPUR (March 22): The government has always been consistent in explaining the statutory debt, whether in Parliament or to the media, and the statutory…
PUTRAJAYA (March 22): Malaysia will no longer adopt the previous ‘one dose, one dose reserve’ policy, to speed up the vaccination process under the National…
KUALA LUMPUR (March 22): Based on corporate announcements and news flow today, companies in focus tomorrow (March 23) may include: Ekovest Bhd, Maxis Bhd, Top…