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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

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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...