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Malaysia posts RM4.3-bil current account surplus in Q1 2023: DoSM

This mainly supported by net goods exports, says chief statistician

3y

Local economy sees 5.6% expansion in Q1: BNM

Labour market, wage improvements drive increased domestic demand

3y

Ringgit slips, Bursa mixed in early trade

Local note falls to 4.4735/4790 versus US dollar while FBM KLCI up 3.72 points to 1,428.90

3y

Two-thirds of young women face workplace harassment: survey

Most cases were repeated incidents occurring on work premises, text, phone, emails, others

3y

Ringgit snaps three-day losing streak, Bursa rebounds

At 9am, local note rises to 4.4470/4505 versus US dollar from 4.4565/4605

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Alcohol sale ceased since March: FamilyMart 

Move made to ensure Muslims confident to shop there, chain’s managing director says

3y

TM issues termination notice to DNB on SSA

Longstop date to fulfil all conditions precedent has lapsed, notes Telekom Malaysia Bhd

3y

Sarawak launches first microalgae production facility

Five-hectare site can generate up to 350 tonnes of biomass a year, notes premier

3y

Wholesale, retail trade sales surge 12.8% to RM407.4 bil in 1Q

Sector registers y-o-y growth of 9.4% in terms of volume index

3y

Penang eyes direct flights to Japan

Tourism exco says state to work closely with airlines to identify new routes

3y

Five automakers in S. Korea to recall 229,052 vehicles for defects

Kia Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Motor, GM, Stellantis offer free replacement for faulty parts

3y

Asian Monetary Fund would better understand region’s needs: Anwar

At Asean Summit, Malaysian PM again calls for one to be set up

3y

Ministry to act against profiteering traders at Lima’23

Deputy minister advises hotels, vehicle rentals, eateries to keep prices reasonable