Straits Times Index
2,981.66-9.87(-0.33%)Nikkei
28,735.64+104.19(+0.36%)Hang Seng
30,070.51+622.66(+2.11%)
USD/MYR (MYR=X)
| Previous close | 4.042 |
| Open | 4.042 |
| Bid | 4.048 |
| Day's range | 4.042 - 4.048 |
| 52-week range | 3.9930 - 4.4425 |
| Ask | 4.048 |
- Reuters SG
EM ASIA FX-Most Asian units pull back after strong rally; dismal trade data pressures ringgit
* Asia FX markets pause to lock in gains - analyst * Malaysia's April exports plunge 24% * Thai c.bank to discuss baht with exporters, FX traders (Adds text, updates prices) By Shriya Ramakrishnan June 4 (Reuters) - Most Asian currencies retreated on Thursday as a recent rally fuelled by hopes of an economic rebound ran out of steam and investors locked in profits, while dismal export readings pressured the Malaysian ringgit. Leading declines in the region, the Malaysian ringgit slipped 0.4%, marking its worst daily performance in more than a week.
- Bloomberg
Petronas mulls more dividend to fund Malaysia’s stimulus
Petroliam Nasional Bhd., or Petronas, is considering raising this year’s dividend to help the government fund its nearly US$60 billion stimulus package.
- Bloomberg
This Malaysian stock jumped 800% by lowering power bills
Kejuruteraan Asastera Bhd's stock surged more than 800% in the past year by helping people lower their electricity bills.
