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Ringgit opens marginally higher vs US dollar

National currency remains well-supported, underpinned by the government’s commitment to ongoing fiscal reforms such as the sales and service tax (SST) and RON95...

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US lifts curbs for chip design software and ethane

Ethane producers also informed that curbs lifted based on US escalated countermeasures after Beijing curbed exports of rare earths

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Kenanga IB maintains bullish outlook on construction sector amid data centre boom

Renewed confidence driven by tech-led capital expenditure and pipeline of major infrastructure projects

11mth

Ringgit rises as traders turn cautious ahead of US tariff move

The ringgit weakened to RM4.2275 from RM4.1980, marking a 0.7 per cent depreciation, likely due to profit-taking ahead of the expiry of the US tariff pause

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Sabah’s battery storage system online, stabilising power for east coast

BESS in Lahad Datu set to reach full capacity by August

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SDB approved RM1.76b in development loans, rejected RM9.65b that failed tighter credit rules

The state-owned lender reported a pre-tax loss of RM86 million, compared with a staggering RM878 million loss the previous year.

11mth

Sapura Energy gains Bursa nod for restructuring, eyes exit from PN17

Oil and gas firm unveils turnaround plan to cut debt, restore compliance and stabilise operations as part of one of Malaysia’s largest corporate recovery effort...

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Ringgit opens stronger as US dollar weakens further

Trump continues to assert on social media that interest rates should be lowered. This reinforces the view that the next Fed chair may adopt a more dovish stance

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Malaysia’s banking sector liquidity and reserves remain sound in May — BNM

Nation’s banking system continued to demonstrate resilience in May 2025, maintaining robust liquidity and steady credit growth, while official reserves remained...

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Malaysia’s labour market poised for stability in 2025, driven by robust economic growth – DOSM

Strong economic trajectory, declining unemployment, and increased workforce participation keeps Malaysian workforce steady

11mth

Foreign investors return to Bursa Malaysia with net inflows of RM33.2 million - MIDF

After five consecutive weeks of outflows, foreign investors became net buyers on Bursa Malaysia, recording RM33.2 million in net inflows for the week ending 27...

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Malaysia strengthens role as regional EV leader with landmark battery separator facility

Malaysia has achieved a major milestone in its drive to lead Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle sector, with the launch of a pioneering RM3.2 billion lithium-ion...

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Palestinian monetary authority calls for international intervention over shekel crisis

Governor warns of looming financial instability amid excess cash build-up in Palestinian banks