<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>（吉隆坡12日讯）令吉兑美元周一（12月12日）开盘持平，受外围因素打击，因通货膨胀居高不下，市场正在对冲美联储鹰派会议结果。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>截至早上9时，令吉兑美元报4.4090/4160，上周五收报4.4010/4080。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>SPI Asset Management董事经理Stephen Innes表示，令吉本周开局不利，因为上周五公布的美国生产者物价指数高于预期，为市场蒙上了不祥的阴影，而关键消费者物价指数数据将在本周出炉。</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“美国国债收益率上涨对令吉不利，而中国缺乏大规模的新冠肺炎检测，为确诊数量增加了不确定性，这一数字将不可避免地飙升，并对重新开放的初始阶段产生负面影响。”</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>他告诉马新社：“因此，我认为美联储和中国方面都在进行一些现状核实。”</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>同时，令吉兑一篮子主要货币走高。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>令吉兑英镑升至5.3882/3968，上周五报5.3908/3994，令吉兑欧元从4.6466/6540，上涨至4.6347/6421。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>令吉兑新元也从3.2545/2601，微扬至3.2524/2581，而令吉兑日元则从3.2315/2369，增至3.2225/2278。</p></div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>（编译：魏素雯）</p></div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p><em>English&nbsp;version</em>：<a href="https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/ringgit-opens-flat-against-us-dollar-external-pressure">Ringgit opens flat against US dollar on external pressure</a></p></div>


（吉隆坡12日讯）令吉兑美元周一（12月12日）开盘持平，受外围因素打击，因通货膨胀居高不下，市场正在对冲美联储鹰派会议结果。

截至早上9时，令吉兑美元报4.4090/4160，上周五收报4.4010/4080。

SPI Asset Management董事经理Stephen Innes表示，令吉本周开局不利，因为上周五公布的美国生产者物价指数高于预期，为市场蒙上了不祥的阴影，而关键消费者物价指数数据将在本周出炉。

“美国国债收益率上涨对令吉不利，而中国缺乏大规模的新冠肺炎检测，为确诊数量增加了不确定性，这一数字将不可避免地飙升...

受外围压力打击 令吉兑美元开盘持平

Moomoo Malaysia, an online trading platform, garnered 100,000 clients within six weeks of its launch, making it one of the most downloaded financial mobile applications in Malaysia.

Moomoo Malaysia surpassed 100,000 clients within six weeks of its debut in Malaysia

GLOBETRONICS Technology Bhd, an established outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) player, is planning to move up the value chain by diversifying into advanced packaging to ride the wave of rising demand for such services.

It also expects advanced packaging to be its future r...

Globetronics to venture into advanced packaging on back of rising demand

While continuous growth is essential for a company to survive in the highly competitive property development industry, staying focused and establishing a clear market position are key to distinguishing itself from the others.

“When I first started in the property industry about 20 years...

Cover Story: Staying focused on affordable residential market

The Home Ministry and the government contend that the seizure of 172 rainbow-themed Swatch watches nationwide was legal as it was done under Section 17 of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (PPPA), that empowers the authorities to seize items without the need of a prohibitory order or warrant, as those items are considered undesirable publication due to them advocating for LGBTQ.

Seizure of Swatch’s rainbow-themed watches is legal, no need for prohibitory order — Home Ministry

Following its demerger from CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, CGS International Securities Malaysia (CGS Malaysia) is aiming for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 15% to 20% in revenue over the next three to five years.

Following demerger, CGS Malaysia aims for 15%-20% CAGR in revenue over next five years

KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): Grade A prime office spaces continue to be in demand with improving vacancy and rental rates due to the flight to quality trend among tenants, according to JLL (Malaysia), as discussed in its JLL’s 1Q2024 Greater Kuala Lumpur Property Market Monitor launch on Tuesday.

Grade A prime office spaces continue to be in demand — JLL (Malaysia)

Swatch Group (M) Sdn Bhd said the seizure of its 172 rainbow-themed watches had caused much grief to its international reputation, as the renowned Swiss watch maker had always been dutiful citizens of any state where the watches were sold.

Swatch says advocating compassion for LGBTQ is not a crime, seizure illegal

Sunway Property, the property arm of Sunway Bhd, is set to preview the first phase of Sunway Velocity 3 in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (May 4) in its recently opened sales gallery.

Sunway Property to preview Sunway Velocity 3 on May 4

erman police have arrested an employee of an Alternative for Germany (AfD) politician in the eastern German city of Dresden on suspicion of espionage for China, broadcasters ARD, RBB and SWR reported on Tuesday.

Staffer of Germany's AfD arrested on suspicion of China espionage — reports

Malaysia’s Single Window for the Startup Ecosystem (MYStartup), a game-changing one-stop online platform for start-ups, was launched at the KL20 Summit 2024 here on Tuesday.

MYStartup a one-stop online platform for start-ups — minister

<p>The Edge covers former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) trial live.</p>




Najib's 1MDB-Tanore trial live reporting (April 23)

<p>Ten members of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) were confirmed dead in an incident where two helicopters collided and crashed at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base in Lumut, Perak on Tuesday morning.</p>


Two helicopters crash in Lumut, 10 confirmed killed — RMN

<p>Shares of Topmix Bhd surged 32% in its trading debut on Tuesday after the surface decorative products company’s initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market raised RM31.7 million.</p>


Topmix surges 32% on ACE Market debut

<p>Healthcare stocks still have legs to run following the recent rally and investors should continue to buy hospital operators for their further earnings growth this year, analysts said.</p>


KPJ near record high, IHH surges as analysts bet on more upside

<p>Brazil's government said on Monday that four additional poultry plants have been cleared to sell halal products to Malaysia, a move it hopes will allow exports to the Asian country to double when compared to last year's levels.</p>


Brazil says Malaysia clears four more halal poultry plants for export

<p>Eight contractors face possible Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) fines for alleged bid rigging in 2019, in respect of two tenders of the Public Works Department (JKR) and one tender of the Department of Drainage and Irrigation.</p>


Eight contractors face possible MyCC fines for bid rigging in tenders worth RM473m

<p>Malaysia’s construction tender prices are&nbsp;expected to grow by 3% in 2024, compared to the previous year, driven by various factors such as project type, industry procurement strategy and currency fluctuations, according to a report by global professional services company Turner &amp; Townsend.</p>


Malaysia’s construction tender prices to grow by 3% in 2024, says Turner & Townsend

<p>Asian shares extended gains on Tuesday, taking cues from Wall Street as investors' focus shifts to earnings reports from US tech giants in the week, while a still strong dollar pressured the Japanese yen to fresh 34-year lows.</p>


Asian shares extend gains ahead of tech earnings, yen fragile

<p>Former Umno Supreme Council member Hizatul Isham Abdul Jalil or better known as Isham Jalil has offered to make an unreserved apology to bring an end to his contempt of court proceedings.</p>


Ex-Umno leader ready to apologise in contempt of court case

<p>Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his son, incoming vice-president Gibran Rakabuming Raka, are no longer members of the country's largest party after they backed rival candidate and election winner Prabowo Subianto, a party official said on Tuesday.</p>


Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo

<p>Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's appeal against her guilty conviction and sentence over all three counts of graft pertaining to the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project for 369 rural schools in Sarawak will be heard in October.</p>


October hearing for Rosmah's appeal in solar project graft trial

<p>Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) has a “trading buy” rating on SDS Group Bhd and said with 33 of its F&amp;B outlets situated across Johor state, and a wholesale segment that is focusing in this region, SDS appears strategically positioned to leverage the burgeoning vibrancy in Johor, propelled further by the continuous influx of visitors from Singapore.</p>


SDS strategically positioned to leverage burgeoning vibrancy in Johor, says HLIB 

<p>Chinese universities and research institutes recently obtained high-end Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) chips through resellers, despite the US widening a ban last year on the sale of such technology to China.</p>


China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show

<p>Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, taking its cue from Wall Street’s better performance overnight, as sentiment improves after Iran said it will not escalate the conflict with Israel, said an analyst.</p>


Bursa up in early trade, tracking Wall Street overnight

<p>Malton Bhd has unveiled the final tower (Block B) of River Park, following the successful launch of its previous Tower A and Tower C blocks with more than 70% take-up rate.</p>


Malton unveils River Park's final tower

<p>Wall Street stocks ended higher on Monday following a market sell-off in previous sessions as investors eyed a busy week for quarterly results from key companies that would provide a glimpse of the US economy's health.</p>


Wall Street stocks end higher with major corporate earnings in view

<p>Rakuten Trade has a “buy” rating on ACE Market-bound surface decorative products company Topmix Bhd at an initial public offering (IPO) price of 31 sen, with a fair value of 40 sen based on financial year 2024 (FY2024) forecast price-earnings (PE) of 15x, in line with industry peers.</p>


Rakuten Trade values Topmix at 40 sen, expects FY2023-FY2026 earnings to grow at CAGR of 25%

<p>Capital A Bhd’s unit AirAsia Consulting Sdn Bhd is still in the pre-qualification stage for the acquisition of national carrier SriLankan Airlines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, AirAsia Consulting has yet to submit any price bid since due diligence has not been carried out, its chief executive officer Subashini Silvadas told <em>The Edge</em> on Tuesday.</p>


Capital A’s unit in RFQ process for SriLankan Airlines, no price bid yet

<p>South Korea is emerging as a closely watched weak link in the US$63 trillion (RM298.95 billion) world of shadow banking.</p>


Shadow banking stress in South Korea sends warning to global investors

<p>The two helicopters which collided and crashed at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Base were undergoing a rehearsal for the third time in conjunction with RMN Fleet Open Day celebration scheduled on Saturday (April 27).</p>
