NIP’s Phase 2 targets 10,000 people

KUALA LUMPUR: Close to 10,000 people are scheduled to be inoculated on the first day of Phase 2 of the National Immunisation Programme (NIP), which started today. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the…

Bursa turns lower in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR (April 19): Bursa Malaysia reversed to downtrend momentum after three straight days of gains amid weaker oil prices and cautious sentiment due to the rising COVID-19 cases. At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI)…

Ringgit opens lower against US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR (April 19): The ringgit gained some breathing room today as US Treasury yields and dollar volatility eased, with the ringgit opening slightly lower against the US dollar in the morning session. At 9.02am, the local unit stood…