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Ringgit holds firm as Trump’s Iran strike U-turn eases pressure on global markets

The currency opens slightly stronger against the US dollar as investors weighed Middle East peace negotiations, softer dollar sentiment and surging global oil p...

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SC - Bursa moves to open public markets to smaller firms within public market ecosystem

New LEAP Market 2.0 proposals aim to widen fundraising access for MSMEs and mid-tier firms, allow limited retail investor participation, and create a faster pat...

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Ringgit holds firm despite Middle East tensions as markets fear prolonged US-Iran standoff

The local note edges higher against the US dollar and regional peers, although investors remain wary over escalating geopolitical risks and possible disruption...

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Brace for mid-year supply shock as global disruptions threaten factories and jobs

Prime Minister’s Office economist warns June and July could mark a turning point for Malaysian industries as raw material shortages

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Financing initiatives may buffer local companies facing mounting pressure

Economists warn that geopolitical tensions, rising fuel costs and volatile global trade conditions are placing growing pressure on Malaysia’s domestic economy a...

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Ringgit expected to hold steady as Malaysia’s economic resilience offsets global risks

Traders wary of escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz which stands as a key external threat to market stability

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MACC closes probe into IJM chairman with no further action

Ipoh Engineering was informed investigations linked to Sunway’s voluntary takeover offer had been completed

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Ringgit retreats as markets await Malaysia’s first-quarter GDP figures

The local currency opened marginally weaker against the greenback at 3.9320/9370 compared with Thursday’s close of 3.9300/9330

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Ringgit extends winning streak as markets look to Trump-Xi talks

The local note strengthens for a seventh consecutive trading session against the US dollar as surging fuel prices linked to the West Asia conflict are beginning...

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Ringgit opens higher against greenback and major currencies ahead of key GDP data

The local note appears to be fairly stable with expectations of steady economic growth supporting sentiment despite a stronger US dollar environment

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Gold expected to surge, could reach RM22,000 by year-end — UBS

The higher oil prices due to the West Asia conflict were creating growing upside risks to medium- and long-term gold price forecasts.

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Malaysia must turn tech boom into domestic wealth, says Deputy Finance Minister

The nation can emerge as a regional powerhouse comparable to a “mini-Korea” or “mini-Taiwan” if it successfully capitalises on the accelerating global boom

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Ringgit edges higher as markets await key US inflation data and Fed signals

The local note is expected to remain in sideways trading mode in the near term as the geopolitical risks remain heightened with a high-stakes meeting between Tr...