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Petronas Dagangan’s Mesra convenience business exceeds RM1b in sales for four straight years

The company attributed part of the uplift in Kedai Mesra sales to broader economic improvements, including greater mobility and heightened consumer activity

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Ringgit advances as softer dollar and oil-driven uncertainty shape markets

Malaysia’s currency opened stronger against the U.S. dollar and regional peers, buoyed by a weaker greenback

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Madani Mart launch offers community retail opportunities without government funding

The new initiative operates on a licensing model, providing entrepreneurs with AI-backed retail support while keeping operations privately owned, says Deputy Mi...

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Global economic centre shifts back to Asia, says Jeffrey Sachs

Renowned economist argues that Asia’s rise—led by China’s technological and demographic strength—marks a historic rebalancing of global economic power

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Ringgit faces cautious week against US dollar as Middle East conflict weighs on markets

The ringgit is likely to weaken toward 4.05 against the US dollar as volatile geopolitical rhetoric and supply risks weighed on local sentiment

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Batik Air Malaysia reduces flights, offers unpaid leave following fuel cost hike

In an internal memo dated April 1, the company said the move was taken as a precautionary measure to protect its financial position at a time when jet fuel pric...

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PEM unveils 72-hour talent model as hiring delays emerge as strategic risk

As skill shortages intensify and recruitment timelines lengthen, People Empowered Malaysia introduces a rapid deployment model aimed at closing the widening gap...

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Ringgit gains ground ahead of key US jobs data amid softer dollar outlook

The national currency strengthened in early trade as investors positioned for weaker US labour data, though geopolitical tensions continue to underpin demand fo...

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Advantech seeks more strategic expansions to cope with market uncertainties

Advantech sees strategic expansion into regional blocs as an integral part to cope with the market uncertainties out there, especially if it begins to reduce de...

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Securities Commission celebrates graduates of investED for returning women programme

SC says the percentage of women on boards for all public-listed companies (PLCs) reached 29.3% as of January 2026, with the Top 100 PLCs already achieving the 3...

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UMW Toyota Motor launches new EV as industry accelerates towards electrification

Sim Tze Tzin emphasises the significance of sustained investment and innovation in Malaysia’s automotive sector as UMW Toyota Motor unveiled three new battery e...

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Ringgit firms on easing geopolitical fears, but caution lingers ahead of Trump address

The national currency opened stronger against the US dollar and major peers, buoyed by hopes of de-escalation in West Asia, although investors remain wary pendi...

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BNM fines Bank Rakyat RM1 million over cyber security and data protection breaches

Central bank cites inadequate safeguards and incident response following unauthorised access to IT systems, warning of strict enforcement across the financial s...