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Ringgit strengthens near eight-year high as dollar weakness and domestic optimism boost sentiment

The ringgit opened stronger against the U.S. dollar on Friday, approaching levels not seen since 2018

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Securities Commission appoints first social exchange platform operator

The platform is to provide non-profit organisations with a transparent and structured avenue to raise funds for social impact projects

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Ringgit edges higher at open on steady domestic outlook despite firmer U.S. dollar

Local currency supported by resilient economic data and investor confidence, even as robust U.S. jobs figures bolster the greenback

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Ringgit steadies as markets turn cautious ahead of key U.S. jobs data

The ringgit opened little changed against the U.S. dollar as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of crucial U.S. labour market figures

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Oversight and investment initiatives strengthened under 13th Malaysia Plan and JS-SEZ

Economy Minister enhances monitoring mechanisms for the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) and highlighted record investment growth in the Johor-Singapore Special Econo...

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Chipbond Technology opens new Penang facility

The establishment of the facility marks a significant milestone in Chipbond’s global expansion strategy, with a total investment of nearly USD$200 million

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Ringgit strengthens at open as weaker U.S. dollar lifts emerging currencies

The ringgit opened firmer against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, buoyed by broad-based weakness in the greenback amid concerns over reduced demand for US assets

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Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone blueprint to be unveiled in Johor Bahru

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) investment masterplan and action plan will be officially launched on March 30

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Ringgit opens flat as global political signals and currency shifts temper momentum

The ringgit began the week little changed against the U.S. dollar, with cautious investor sentiment shaped by overseas political developments, movements in the...

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Malaysia - India strengthen strategic partnership across energy, digital, and trade sectors

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and H.E. Narendra Modi highlightied the potential of joint initiatives in solar energy, green technology, and local currency settlement...

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Ringgit expected to hover around RM3.95 next week amid anticipation of U.S. jobs data

Malaysia’s ringgit is likely to trade within a narrow range next week, with analysts citing a wait-and-see approach ahead of key US economic releases and ongoin...

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PNB yet to decide on Sunway’s takeover offer for IJM, says evaluation ongoing

State investment manager Permodalan Nasional confirmed it has not made a decision on Sunway’s proposed voluntary general offer for IJM Corporation

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Malaysia’s economy - Five realities frequently overlooked

World Bank lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said one of Malaysia’s most notable achievements lies in its dramatic success in reducing poverty.