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Chipbond Technology opens new Penang facility

The establishment of the facility marks a significant milestone in Chipbond’s global expansion strategy, with a total investment of nearly USD$200 million

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Ringgit strengthens at open as weaker U.S. dollar lifts emerging currencies

The ringgit opened firmer against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, buoyed by broad-based weakness in the greenback amid concerns over reduced demand for US assets

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Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone blueprint to be unveiled in Johor Bahru

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) investment masterplan and action plan will be officially launched on March 30

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Ringgit opens flat as global political signals and currency shifts temper momentum

The ringgit began the week little changed against the U.S. dollar, with cautious investor sentiment shaped by overseas political developments, movements in the...

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Malaysia - India strengthen strategic partnership across energy, digital, and trade sectors

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and H.E. Narendra Modi highlightied the potential of joint initiatives in solar energy, green technology, and local currency settlement...

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Ringgit expected to hover around RM3.95 next week amid anticipation of U.S. jobs data

Malaysia’s ringgit is likely to trade within a narrow range next week, with analysts citing a wait-and-see approach ahead of key US economic releases and ongoin...

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PNB yet to decide on Sunway’s takeover offer for IJM, says evaluation ongoing

State investment manager Permodalan Nasional confirmed it has not made a decision on Sunway’s proposed voluntary general offer for IJM Corporation

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Malaysia’s economy - Five realities frequently overlooked

World Bank lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said one of Malaysia’s most notable achievements lies in its dramatic success in reducing poverty.

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Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone drives 75% of Johor’s investment

JS-SEZ emerges as key engine for high-value investments, creating quality jobs and cross-border economic growth

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Ringgit strengthens on domestic resilience and oil price rebound amid U.S. dollar consolidation

The ringgit climbed against the U.S. dollar and major currencies on Thursday, buoyed by local economic resilience and rising oil prices, while a softer US labou...

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Ringgit edges higher as mixed Fed signals keep markets cautious

The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors weighed differing views from US Federal Reserve officials on the direction of interest...

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Sunway takeover bid for IJM enters acceptance period, set to close April 6

Sunway Bhd’s proposed RM11 billion takeover of IJM Corp Bhd has formally entered its acceptance phase, with shareholders given until April 6 to decide on the co...

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Ringgit weakens against U.S. dollar on stronger American economic data

The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Tuesday following upbeat US manufacturing data, although it strengthened against several other major currencie...