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Ringgit strengthens against U.S. dollar amid positive fiscal signals

Local currency reaches four-year high as investor confidence rises despite steady U.S. labour data

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Digital talent salaries in Malaysia set to surge amid rising AI and tech investment

PIKOM chair highlights that overall wage adjustments, including the country’s increase of the minimum wage to RM1,700, are prompting companies to restructure in...

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Ringgit strengthens on growing expectations of U.S. rate cut

The currency opens firmer against the U.S. dollar buoyed by signs of weakening U.S. employment data and increasing market speculation that the Fed Reserve may e...

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Ringgit edges up as markets hold steady before crucial U.S. rate call

Modest gains recorded against major currencies as traders brace for widely expected Federal Reserve cut

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Banks pledge goodwill discounts as Malaysia phases out fixed-rate hire-purchase loans

Industry groups say early-settling borrowers will receive fairer treatment once the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act takes effect in early 2026; consumers welcome...

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AirBorneo set to take off next month following MASwings acquisition

The process of acquiring the aircraft will take time and is expected to be completed in phases over six months

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Ringgit firms as weaker U.S. data strengthens expectations of imminent Fed rate cuts

Local note advances against the US dollar and most major units as traders position ahead of next week’s FOMC meeting

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Ringgit holds steady against U.S. dollar as markets await key Fed meeting

Muted trading reflects investor caution amid soft US economic data and lower oil prices

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Malaysia’s economy poised for stable 4% growth in 2026, experts say

Malaysia is projected to achieve steady economic growth of around 4% next year, underpinned by a resilient domestic economy, structural reforms, and the impleme...

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AI tools drive record online spending as U.S. shoppers sidestep crowded stores on Black Friday

U.S. consumers spent US$11.8 billion online on Black Friday, leveraging AI-powered shopping assistants to compare prices and secure deals, even as higher tariff...

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National inflation slows to 1.3% in October amid strong trade and credit growth

BNM attributed the moderation in overall inflation largely to falling prices of non-essential items

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Ringgit strengthens as markets anticipate U.S. rate cut and emerging-market gains

The ringgit opens firmer buoyed by expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may reduce interest rates in December and following positive sentiment toward emer...

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Ringgit firms as U.S. dollar slips on expectations of Federal Reserve rate cut

National currency strengthens against greenback and most regional peers, buoyed by softer US outlook