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Ringgit to trade with upward bias against US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade in cautious mode with an upward bias against the US dollar next week ahead of a decision by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) on its monetary policy. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist & social finance Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the market will continue […]

Ringgit ends little changed against US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit settled little changed against the US dollar today due to a lack of interest in the local unit.   At 6 pm, the local note stood at 4.4730/4780 versus the greenback compared to Wednesday’s closing rate of 4.4710/4740.   SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes said the market players are […]

Spicing up Kuching’s gastronomic scene

KUCHING: It is undeniable that Kuching’s gastronomic scene is very much built upon the kopitiam (traditional coffeeshop) culture, with most locals able to whip out a list of their favourite foodie haunts at a moment’s notice.  However, sometimes it does not hurt to spice up the comfort zone a little — literally and figuratively. Homegrown […]