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Ringgit strengthens as West Asia tensions ease, investor confidence improves

The ringgit opens firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Friday as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, falling oil prices and improvi...

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Higher diesel prices raise construction costs by as much as 15%

The situation has also led to construction costs rising by around 10 to 15 per cent compared with before, causing some customers to take a more cautious approac...

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Zeti warns West Asia conflict could escalate into economic crisis without swift coordinated response

Coordinated national planning, proactive policy responses and stronger collaboration between government, businesses and consumers needed to allay risks

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Ringgit strengthens against greenback as easing Iran-US tensions lift market sentiment

Signs of progress in negotiations between the United States and Iran fuelled hopes of reduced geopolitical tensions and smoother global energy flows

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MITI: AI and high-tech export boom push trade to historic peak amid global economic turbulence

Malaysia’s export sector powered to unprecedented highs in April 2026, with surging demand for artificial intelligence-linked semiconductors and advanced electr...

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Digital asset rules tightens as Securities Commission pushes for institutional-grade crypto market

Securities regulator unveils sweeping reforms to the country’s digital asset exchange framework, combining faster approval pathways for crypto-related products...

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Ringgit holds firm against major currencies despite stronger US dollar and West Asia tensions

The national currency trades in a narrow range as robust US labour data and lingering uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations reinforce cautious investor s...

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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