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Malaysians more confident than global peers that AI will create jobs in 2026, IPSOS survey finds

A clear majority of Malaysians believe artificial intelligence will generate more employment opportunities in 2026, reflecting stronger optimism than the global...

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Ringgit opens slightly lower as stronger dollar weighs after U.S. jobs data

The ringgit edged lower against the U.S. dollar at the start of trading on Monday, pressured by a firmer dollar Index as markets reassessed United States moneta...

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Trump proposes 10% cap on credit card interest rates, but lawmakers question feasibility

President Donald Trump calls for a one-year cap on U.S. credit card interest rates at 10 percent, beginning January 20

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Tun M still at IJN; To undergo physiotherapy for fractured hip

After discussing with specialist doctors from IJN, HUKM and HKL, it was decided that physiotherapy treatment without surgery is the best option for him.

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Ringgit poised for gains as U.S. jobs data fuels weak dollar narrative

Analysts highlight a bias towards strengthening amid softer-than-expected US labour market data and resilient domestic economic fundamentals

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PLUS launches Malaysia’s first open-payment toll pilot using ANPR technology

PLUS Malaysia Berhad has introduced an innovative pilot programme on the North–South Expressway, allowing registered motorists to use any toll lane without rest...

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Affin Bank forecasts sustained Malaysian economic growth and strong ringgit in 2026

The bank projects Malaysia’s economy to maintain robust momentum in 2026, with GDP growth forecast at 4.3 per cent, supported by resilient domestic demand, stro...

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Ringgit opens lower against U.S. dollar ahead of key payroll data

The ringgit weakened against the U.S. dollar on Friday morning, pressured by a firmer US Dollar Index as global investors positioned ahead of the release of US...

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British retailers grapple with mixed consumer confidence as holiday spending shifts

The retail situation reflects cautious consumer behaviour amid inflation and rising unemployment, while shares in several major chains fall sharply

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BNM: National international reserves rise to US$125.5 billion at end-December

Bank Negara Malaysia’s international reserves rose to US$125.5 billion as at 31 December 2025, remaining sufficient to support external obligations and short-te...

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Ringgit steadies amid cautious trading as markets await key U.S. labour data

The ringgit opens slightly weaker against the U.S. dollar but strengthened against major currencies, as investors adopted a defensive stance ahead of a heavy sl...

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SC appoints Ahmad Johan Raslan as Audit Oversight Board non-executive Chairman

Johan, who has served as a non-executive member of the AOB since December 2020, succeeds Tan Sri Abu Samah Nordin

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Malaysian property prices expected to rise moderately amid rising construction costs

Property prices are projected to increase by just one to two per cent this year, as developers balance rising construction costs with buyers’ affordability