By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, June 24 — Malaysia recorded an inflation rate of 1.2 per cent in May this year, its lowest in 51 months, with Selangor slightly above the national average at 1.5 per cent, latest data by the Statistics Department (DOSM) shows. According to DOSM May’s Consumer...

SINGAPORE, April 24 — Malaysia’s headline inflation is expected to tick up in the latter half of the year, following its lowest reading in more than four years in March, said Moody’s Analytics.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as trade war uncertainties weighed on market sentiment.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The ringgit closed lower against the United States (US) dollar ahead of the release of the US Producer Price Index (PPI) data amid trade war concerns.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The ringgit closed lower against the United States (US) dollar on Wednesday on caution ahead of US inflation data later tonight and as the global trade war escalated.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The government projected the inflation rate in 2025 to increase moderately between two per cent and 3.5 per cent, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 —The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today as the local note corrected from its oversold position.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today on lack of buying momentum.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — The ringgit advanced against the US dollar at the close today following reduced demand for the American dollar influenced by softer US Producer Price Index (PPI) data and expectations of a gradual tariff implementation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s loss to close higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by renewed demand despite the greenback’s positive momentum.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day on Friday amid mounting cautious sentiment ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) meeting from December 17 to December18.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The ringgit closed lower against the American dollar for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday after the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose the most in seven months, although it stood in line with forecasts.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — The ringgit closed a little lower against the greenback for the second consecutive day on Tuesday on caution amid ongoing uncertainties in the Middle East and ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 —The ringgit is expected to stay in rangebound trade between RM4.42 and RM4.43 against the United States (US) dollar next week on caution ahead of more data from the US.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The ringgit is expected to trade higher against the US dollar as the interest rate differential seems to favour the ringgit.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Headline inflation is expected to range between two per cent to 3.5 per cent in 2025, and remains manageable with the easing of global supply constraints and the moderation of global commodity prices.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — The ringgit retreated from its recent two-day rally, opening slightly lower against the US dollar today, as expectations of aggressive rate cuts waned.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar this morning amid cautious sentiment ahead of the upcoming United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.

PORT DICKSON, Sept 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will prioritise strategies to stabilise inflation and address the rising cost of living in Budget 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — The ringgit is expected to see positive momentum next week, trending in upward bias against the US dollar and potentially pushing towards its support level.