<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>（吉隆坡20日讯）由于人民币走势疲软，令吉兑美元周四开盘走贬。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>截至9时，令吉兑美元报4.5545/5585，相比周二收盘的4.5375/5420。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>配合先知穆罕穆德诞辰，汇市昨日休市。</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>SPI Asset Management董事经理Stephen Innes向马新社说，美国国债收益率下降及通胀缓和，应有利于令吉。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“不过，令吉走势仍然受到人民币表现和中国经济增长疑虑的严重影响。”</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>令吉兑一篮子主要货币大多走高，其中兑英镑从周二的5.9450/9509，升至5.8967/9019、兑日元由3.2835/2870，扬至3.2672/2703，但兑欧元从5.1038/1088，跌至5.1092/1137。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>令吉兑东南亚货币则大多走低。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>令吉兑新元由3.4346/4383，滑至3.4394/4427、兑泰铢自13.2586/2768，贬至13.4212/4394，以及兑印尼盾从302.5/302.9，跌至303.6/304.0。</p></div>


（吉隆坡20日讯）由于人民币走势疲软，令吉兑美元周四开盘走贬。

人民币疲软 令吉兑美元低开

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday offered reassurance about HMPV, a respiratory infection that is spreading in China, emphasising that the virus is neither new nor particularly dangerous, reported German news agency dpa.

A WHO spokeswoman said the agency is in contact with the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. She said the WHO had been told that various respiratory infections are circulating in China, as is typical in its winter, including 'flu, RSV, Covid-19 and HMPV.

WHO says respiratory virus HMPV in China is 'common', not a threat

Donald Trump is threatening to use “economic force” to make Canada the 51st American state. While his comments may be reckless, they are in part due to Canada’s over-reliance on the US market in terms of trade.

The benefits of international trade are undoubtedly positive. It’s well-established that when countries can produce a product or service more cheaply than others, giving them what’s known as a “comparative advantage,” all other nations engaged will gain from that trade.

Canada, the 51st state? Eliminating interprovincial trade barriers could ward off Donald Trump

Investors in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) are eligible for a suite of incentives including a special corporate tax rate that takes effect on Jan 1, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday.

Malaysia announces tax incentives for Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

Melaka recorded encouraging investments of RM5 billion as of last September, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

He said the amount comprised RM0.8 billion in foreign investment and RM4.2 billion from domestic investors.

Melaka records investments worth RM5 bil as of September last year

Swift Energy Technology Bhd (KL:SET) surged 29% in its trading debut on Wednesday, the first listing for 2025, after the industrial services firm’s initial public offering (IPO) grossed RM84.07 million.

Swift Energy surges 29% on ACE Market debut in 2025's first listing

Malaysia and Singapore reaffirmed their commitment to revamp the Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia (JMCIM) to better support the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Malaysia, Singapore reaffirm plan to revamp joint ministerial committee after special economic zone agreement

Samsung Electronics released on Wednesday a fourth-quarter operating profit estimate that missed analyst estimates by a large margin, as it lagged behind rival SK Hynix in supplying high-end chips to Nvidia.

Samsung's 4Q profit outlook misses estimates by large margin as chip issues drag

US President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the Nov 5 election.

Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

A technology industry group on Tuesday urged President Joe Biden's administration to refrain from issuing a last-minute rule that would control global access to artificial intelligence (AI) chips, warning the restrictions would jeopardise US leadership in AI.

Tech group urges US to halt rule that would limit global access to AI chips

MORNING CALL: 8/1/25

<p>Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday.</p>


Alliance Bank, UUE, Nestcon, Infomina, ITMAX, KUB, CI Holdings, MN Holdings, Coastal Contracts, Sentoria

<p>Malayan Banking Bhd (KL:MAYBANK) is committed to becoming the preferred financial institution for Malaysia-Singapore financial transactions and solutions, following the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement, which aims to foster economic integration and bolster regional growth.</p>


Maybank aims to be preferred financial institution for Malaysia-Singapore transactions

<p>Investors in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) are eligible for a suite of incentives including a special corporate tax rate that takes effect on Jan 1, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday.</p>


<p>US President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the Nov 5 election.</p>


<p>Exxon Mobil Corp said earnings took a hit from lower crude prices and narrowing refining margins during the final three months of 2024.&nbsp;</p>


Exxon predicts US$700 mil hit to profit from lower oil prices

<p>Swift Energy Technology Bhd (KL:SET) surged 29% in its trading debut on Wednesday, the first listing for 2025, after the industrial services firm’s initial public offering (IPO) grossed RM84.07 million.</p>


<p>Biocon Biologics, a global company with capabilities in the development, manufacturing and commercialisation of biosimilars,&nbsp;is committed to implementing business expansion in Malaysia.</p>


Biocon Biologics committed to business development in Malaysia — PM

<p>President-elect Donald Trump announced an investment of at least US$20 billion (RM89.96 billion) from Hussain Sajwani, the head of Damac Group, to build new data centres in the US.</p>


Trump, Dubai billionaire unveil US$20 bil for data centres

<p>Stocks in Asia are set to follow US peers lower after a selloff in Treasuries deepened on bets the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates again before July because of inflation risks.</p>

<p>Futures indicated declines in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney, after the S&amp;P 500 fell more than 1% following a report on US service providers that showed a price gauge at the highest since early 2023.</p>


Asian stocks to track US rout on inflation risks

<p>Six vehicle inspection officers from the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) suspected of being involved in a syndicate approving heavy vehicle inspections have been&nbsp;suspended with immediate effect.</p>


Puspakom case: Six vehicle inspection officers suspended with immediate effect

<p>The Malaysia-Singapore Joint Technical Committee on the Implementation of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judgement on Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks and South Ledge (MSJTC)&nbsp;continues to be an important platform for both countries to have constructive&nbsp;discussions on&nbsp;outstanding matters.</p>


Singapore's foreign minister says technical panel with Malaysia to continue to hold talks on bilateral issues

<p>Stocks got hammered as a selloff in the world’s biggest bond market deepened on speculation the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates before July amid inflation risks.</p>

<p>Following a recent rally, equities lost traction on Tuesday as a report on US service providers showed a price gauge hitting the highest since early 2023.</p>


US stocks roiled by bond rout amid inflation jitters

<p>Malaysia and Singapore reaffirmed their commitment to revamp the Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia (JMCIM) to better support the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).</p>


<p>A technology industry group on Tuesday urged President Joe Biden's administration to refrain from issuing a last-minute rule that would control global access to artificial intelligence (AI) chips, warning the restrictions would jeopardise US leadership in AI.</p>


<p>(Jan 8): The bond market selloff that’s lifted long-maturity Treasury yields to the highest levels in months stands to reward buyers at Tuesday’s auction of 10-year notes with the juiciest yield in 17 years.</p>

<p>While the yield on 10-year notes hit as much as 5% in late 2023, the current yi...

US set to pay most since 2007 for 10-year debt as yields rise

<p>Singapore&nbsp;passed a new law on Tuesday allowing police to freeze bank accounts of scam victims as a "last resort" measure to prevent further losses.</p>


Singapore empowers police to freeze bank accounts in scam crackdown

<p>(Jan 7): President Joe Biden's outgoing administration announced on Tuesday a ban on medical debt in American consumers' credit reports, making good on a campaign year pledge less than two weeks before leaving office.</p>

<p>Officials said the new regulation, adopted despite objections from th...

As Biden nears exit, US bans medical debt from credit reports

<p>Wall Street's main indices slipped on Tuesday, weighed down by technology stocks after a batch of upbeat economic data stoked uncertainty among investors about the pace of monetary policy easing that the Federal Reserve could pursue this year.</p>


Wall St slips as upbeat data sparks uncertainty on Fed's easing cycle

<p>Samsung Electronics released on Wednesday a fourth-quarter operating profit estimate that missed analyst estimates by a large margin, as it lagged behind rival SK Hynix in supplying high-end chips to Nvidia.</p>


<p>Meta Platforms Inc&nbsp;will end third-party fact-checking on its social media platforms in the US, letting users comment on posts’ accuracy with a community notes system it said will promote free expression.&nbsp;</p>
