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MITI to introduce new incentive framework from March 2026 to boost investment competitiveness

The government will implement the New Incentive Framework (NIF) for the manufacturing sector on 1 March 2026, followed by the services sector in the second quar...

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Ringgit edges higher against U.S. dollar amid economic confidence and stable Fed rates

The national currency strengthened to its highest level in over five years against the greenback as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep...

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Ringgit surges as economy strengthens amid AI job concerns

The ringgit staged a remarkable recovery, rising to 3.91 against the US dollar and emerging as one of Asia’s top-performing currencies, underpinned by robust ec...

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Malaysia’s diverse economy and policy reforms bolster growth outlook, says BNM Governor

Bank Negara Malaysia Governor highlights the country’s resilient domestic demand, diversified trade links, and continued fiscal and structural reforms as key dr...

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Ringgit firms to near seven-year high as weak U.S. data pressures dollar

The ringgit strengthened at the opening on Wednesday, approaching levels last seen in 2018, as softer US economic indicators fuelled expectations of monetary ea...

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Malaysia targets trade diversification and digital push after record RM3.06 trillion performance

Government intensifies efforts to diversify markets, deepen engagement with emerging economies and accelerate digital trade as Malaysia seeks to sustain momentu...

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Malaysia achieves export sales of RM45.4b through numerous international markets

He said this was the result of strategic trade relations with several major countries, including the United Kingdom, Thailand, Russia, Italy, France, Brazil, Ch...

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Europe’s trade pivot to Asia could deliver major gains for Malaysia, analysts say

Malaysia stands to reap significant economic benefits if Europe accelerates efforts to diversify its trade links towards Asia

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Ringgit strengthens to 7-year high amid risk appetite boost and weaker U.S. Dollar

The national currency opened firmer against the US dollar, nearing its strongest level in more than seven years following Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to mai...

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Ringgit poised for further gains as dollar softens and domestic fundamentals hold firm

The ringgit is expected to strengthen gradually for the remainder of the year, supported by a weakening U.S. dollar, resilient domestic economic fundamentals an...

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US-based AI-solutions provider reinvests RM60m in Penang

The manufacturer now has a presence in both the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone and the Prai Free Industrial Zone.

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Petra Seaga looking to invest RM1.4b in Sabah biomass, sustainable energy sector

Petra Seaga is evaluating the development of an integrated biorefinery complex, potentially on a large-scale site, designed to convert renewable biomass into mu...

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Ringgit opens near five-year high after BNM holds policy rate

The ringgit strengthened towards its highest level in nearly five years supported by BNM’s decision to maintain interest rates and improved global market sentim...