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PEM unveils 72-hour talent model as hiring delays emerge as strategic risk

As skill shortages intensify and recruitment timelines lengthen, People Empowered Malaysia introduces a rapid deployment model aimed at closing the widening gap...

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Ringgit gains ground ahead of key US jobs data amid softer dollar outlook

The national currency strengthened in early trade as investors positioned for weaker US labour data, though geopolitical tensions continue to underpin demand fo...

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Advantech seeks more strategic expansions to cope with market uncertainties

Advantech sees strategic expansion into regional blocs as an integral part to cope with the market uncertainties out there, especially if it begins to reduce de...

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Securities Commission celebrates graduates of investED for returning women programme

SC says the percentage of women on boards for all public-listed companies (PLCs) reached 29.3% as of January 2026, with the Top 100 PLCs already achieving the 3...

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UMW Toyota Motor launches new EV as industry accelerates towards electrification

Sim Tze Tzin emphasises the significance of sustained investment and innovation in Malaysia’s automotive sector as UMW Toyota Motor unveiled three new battery e...

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Ringgit firms on easing geopolitical fears, but caution lingers ahead of Trump address

The national currency opened stronger against the US dollar and major peers, buoyed by hopes of de-escalation in West Asia, although investors remain wary pendi...

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BNM fines Bank Rakyat RM1 million over cyber security and data protection breaches

Central bank cites inadequate safeguards and incident response following unauthorised access to IT systems, warning of strict enforcement across the financial s...

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Ringgit strengthens towards RM4.00 as easing geopolitical tensions dent dollar demand

National currency gains on expectations of US drawdown in Middle East conflict and softer American labour data, boosting risk appetite across regional markets

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MITI: Malaysia positions itself as a global hub for electric vehicle manufacturing

Ministry confirms that international EV manufacturers, including BYD, are welcomed to expand in Malaysia, highlighting policies that balance foreign participati...

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Authorities move to rein in rapidly growing BNPL market

Bank Negara Malaysia welcomes the launch of the Consumer Credit Commission, bringing non-bank credit providers under formal oversight as BNPL schemes expand sha...

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Ringgit edges higher at open but dollar strength caps gains

The national currency posts a modest rebound against the US dollar, with analysts pointing to global risk sentiment and sustained energy market disruption as ke...

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EPF turns away Sunway’s takeover bid for IJM as key institutional investors hold firm

Major government-linked funds turn down RM3.15-per-share offer, citing undervaluation and stronger long-term prospects for IJM Corp

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AirAsia expects modest fare hikes but maintains low-cost positioning

Despite cost pressures, AirAsia remains able to operate and absorb part of the burden, supported by reduced flight capacity from Gulf carriers.