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Ringgit edges higher on softer U.S. inflation as rate-cut expectations build

The ringgit opens slightly firmer against the U.S. dollar on Friday, holding near the 4.08 level as weaker-than-expected US inflation data fuelled expectations...

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TikTok strikes U.S. joint venture deal to avert ban tied to Chinese ownership

TikTok has agreed to form a new joint venture with U.S. and Middle Eastern investors in a move designed to secure its future in the United States, after a 2024...

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Elon Musk’s fortune surges to record US$648 billion on Tesla and Space momentum

Musk’s fortune now stands at more than twice that of the world’s second-wealthiest individual and exceeds the market value of several major U.S. corporations

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Ringgit hits five-year high against U.S. dollar amid Fed rate speculations

The last time the ringgit approached such levels was on 3 March 2021, when it ended the trading session at 4.0720 against the U.S. dollar

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Malaysia’s economy seen on firmer footing as reforms buffer global uncertainty

The nation is entering a more stable phase of economic growth following difficult structural reforms, including subsidy targeting, with analysts forecasting res...

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Ringgit climbs to near five-year high as policy clarity and softer U.S. dollar lift sentiment

The ringgit extends its rally, hovering around the 4.07 level against the U.S. dollar, its strongest performance in almost five years, supported by improved dom...

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Ringgit hits five-year high against U.S. dollar on renewed economic confidence

The Malaysian ringgit surged to 4.08 against the US dollar at Tuesday’s opening, marking its strongest level in nearly five years as growing confidence in Malay...

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MCMC deems major internet messaging and social media providers as licensed from Jan 1, 2026

The MCMC announces that large-scale messaging and social media platforms with over eight million users will be automatically considered licensed

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Ringgit seen trading cautiously as markets await key U.S. data and Fed signals

The ringgit is expected to move within a narrow range against the U.S. dollar this week after posting a solid weekly gain

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Ringgit seen consolidating near multi-year highs amid U.S. data watch

Cautious trading expected as markets await key American economic indicators and Federal Reserve signals after the ringgit’s strongest weekly performance in more...

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SOCSO signals cooperative approach, SMEs given time to adapt to job vacancy reporting rule

Agency says two-year moratorium will focus on guidance, system testing and confidence-building rather than enforcement, as employers adjust to proposed EIS amen...

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Halal industry contributes nearly 8% to GDP, set to double by 2030

Government targets RM231 billion valuation for halal sector with exports reaching RM70 billion under Halal Industry Master Plan

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Ringgit firms for second day as softer U.S. data and Fed rate cut boost sentiment

Malaysian currency edges towards key RM4.10 threshold against the dollar, buoyed by weakening US Dollar Index