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Experts urge Govt to focus on enforcement, not new taxes, to boost revenue in 2026

Malaysia’s existing tax framework is sufficient to raise government revenue without introducing broad-based new taxes next year, industry experts say

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As gold hits records, Indians opt for bars and coins over jewellery

Investment made up a record 40% of total demand during the period underscoring gold's enduring role as a store of wealth in Indian households

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Ringgit opens firmer as dollar softens after Fed minutes

The ringgit extends gains in early trade on Wednesday, opening slightly stronger against the U.S. dollar as sentiment shifted following the release of the lates...

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Malaysia’s inflation set to remain stable amid PPI decline

The rate is projected to stay low and stable, though the expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) could exert modest upward pressure

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Ringgit extends gains as U.S. dollar softens ahead of Fed minutes

The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by a weaker greenback ahead of the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes

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Ringgit extends rally for 12th session as holiday-thinned trading limits upside

The ringgit opened higher for a 12th consecutive session against the US dollar, supported by sustained momentum but expected to trade within a narrow range amid...

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Ringgit poised for narrow trading range amid holiday week

The national currency is expected to trade within a tight band against the U.S. dollar next week, as market activity slows during the New Year period and invest...

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Penang maintains top export spot as Malaysia records RM263.9 billion trade in November 2025

Malaysia’s total trade rises, driven by strong export performance in Penang and Johor, while imports see broad-based growth led by Penang and Selangor

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Ringgit hits five-year high against U.S. dollar amid holiday-shortened week

The ringgit extended its upward momentum on Friday, reaching levels not seen in five years against the U.S. dollar, as investors remained constructive despite a...

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Ringgit poised for continued strength in 2026 amid domestic resilience and regional recovery

Market observers forecast the ringgit could maintain its positive trajectory into 2026, supported by improving domestic fundamentals, robust regional capital fl...

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MARC Ratings affirms Malaysia’s sovereign credit at AAA with stable outlook

MARC Ratings has retained Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at AAA with a stable outlook, citing strong economic fundamentals, resilient financial sectors, sou...

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Maybank reports service disruption affecting DuitNow and digital payments

Malayan Banking Bhd has confirmed a temporary service disruption affecting DuitNow transactions, including QR payments, fund transfers and bill payments

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Ringgit surges to five-year peak as U.S. dollar weakens

Malaysia’s ringgit reached a fresh five-year high against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday morning, buoyed by a softer greenback following disappointing U.S. consum...