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Syntiant opens new manufacturing and R&D campus in Penang

The expansion of Syntiant Corp from its base in the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone to mainland Prai is a confidence booster to Penang as a preferred location...

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Ringgit strengthens against dollar on strong Q4 growth; mixed performance against regional currencies

The advance gross domestic product data revealed that Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter, signalling robust resilience

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Sarawak-owned AirBorneo eyes Peninsula routes this year, regional expansion from 2027

AirBorneo plans to begin flights linking East Malaysia with the Peninsula later this year, before expanding to regional destinations in Southeast Asia from 2027

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Ringgit opens firmer on robust GDP growth, outlook tempered by stronger U.S. dollar

The ringgit strengthened against the U.S. dollar at the start of trading on Monday, buoyed by better-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth, although gains wer...

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End of an Era: Aeroline and Corus KLCC part ways after 23-year partnership

The iconic partnership between luxury bus operator Aeroline and Hotel Corus KLCC concludes as the hotel shuts its doors following a RM260 million sale

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Malaysia reports strongest quarterly growth in over a year, surpassing expectations

Economy expanded 5.7 per cent in the final quarter of 2025, driven by robust domestic demand and key sectors including services, manufacturing, and construction

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Ringgit opens firmer ahead of Malaysia’s advance 4Q 2025 GDP data

The local currency edges higher against the U.S. dollar as markets await advance GDP figures expected to show stronger growth, potentially reducing pressure for...

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APEC business council hails Malaysia as stable, attractive investment hub

The APEC Business Advisory Council says investors continue to favour Malaysia for its stability, policy consistency and infrastructure

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AirBorneo completes systems transition, begins operations under its own MY flight code

Sarawak-owned full-service carrier AirBorneo has completed its Departure Control System transition and begun operating entirely under its own MY flight code

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BMI: BNM expected to maintain OPR at 2.75% through 2026 amid resilient domestic demand

The central bank is likely to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, supported by strong domestic consumption and control...

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Ringgit inches higher as softer U.S. yields weigh on dollar

The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the U.S. dollar as easing United States Treasury yields weakened the greenback

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China posts record US$1.2 trillion trade surplus as exporters pivot beyond us under trump pressure

Strong exports come despite Trump's tariffs as China scales up new markets with December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up 5.7%; beat forecasts

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Ringgit opens firmer against weaker U.S. dollar amid concerns over Fed independence

The ringgit extends its gains at the start of Tuesday’s trading as worries over political pressure on the U.S. Federal Reserve weighed on the dollar