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Supply crisis to push costs beyond oil prices, Whole-of-nation response needed - Hassan Marican

Hassan said the impact would likely be felt in stages, beginning with fuel and logistics costs before spreading to petrochemical feedstocks, plastics, fertilise...

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Ringgit retreats against stronger US dollar as robust American jobs data clouds rate cut outlook

The ringgit opened weaker against the US dollar despite posting gains against most major currencies, as stronger-than-expected American employment figures boost...

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Ringgit faces fresh pressure as geopolitical risks and election uncertainty weigh on market sentiment

The ringgit is expected to remain under pressure against the US dollar next week as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, concerns over global in...

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Ringgit comes under pressure as markets brace for key US jobs data

The ringgit edged lower against the US dollar on Friday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of crucial American labour market data

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Tycoon Vincent Tan trims BCorp stake further in RM115m share sale

Tan lost his "substantial shareholder" status in six companies because his indirect ownership through Berjaya Corp fell below 5%

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SC tightens oversight of investment-linked trust structures, requires licensing beyond incidental activity

The Securities Commission Malaysia has strengthened regulatory requirements for trust companies operating in investment-style arrangements

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Tengku Zafrul defends DC investments, says economic value goes far beyond job creation

The MIDA chairman argues data centres generate wider economic spillover effects through AI ecosystems, while calling for stricter green energy standards and gre...

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Time for banks to step up and do their part, stresses former finance minister

Based on the profit margins earned from the banking industry, they have the capacity to offer more credit deals and financing to MSMEs to weather the challenges...

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Ringgit gains as US trade policy concerns offset strong American economic data

Investor unease over Washington’s increasingly protectionist trade stance outweighs encouraging signs of resilience in the United States economy, reinforcing de...

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Private capital set to power AI data centre boom as global tech capex forecast raised to US$5.3 trillion

Private infrastructure and real estate financing are expected to become central to funding the next wave of artificial intelligence-driven data centre expansion

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SpaceX targets historic US$75 billion IPO in record-breaking market debut plan

The Elon Musk-led company positions itself for a landmark entry into public markets amid intense global investor anticipation

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Ringgit eases against US dollar as strong American data and Gulf tensions boost greenback

The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar as robust American economic indicators reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep inter...

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Oil surges as fears of Hormuz shutdown overshadow diplomatic uncertainty

Global oil prices recorded their sharpest daily advance in weeks after reports that Iran had suspended indirect negotiations with the United States and was cons...