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Ringgit opens stronger amid market reassessment of U.S. rate outlook

The national currency advances against the US dollar and a basket of regional and major currencies despite expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep rates...

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Convention highlights integrity, AI and ESG in Malaysia’s accounting profession

Accountants act as custodians of value, ensuring ESG outcomes are recorded, evaluated, and reported transparently

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BNM Governor urges ASEAN to address tariff retaliation risks

Abdul Rasheed calls on ASEAN member states to urgently clarify rules of origin, curb vessel mislabelling practices and establish safeguards against trade divers...

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Ringgit firms at opening as markets weigh next US Fed move

The US Dollar Index had slipped by 0.04 per cent to 99.550 points, reflecting growing uncertainty over the Fed’s next move

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Investments of RM285.2 billion attained in first 9 months of 2025, creating over 150,000 jobs

Malaysia’s investment appeal remains robust despite global economic headwinds, securing RM285.2 billion in approved projects, a 13.2% increase from the previous...

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Ringgit sees mild softening against U.S. dollar amid technical correction

The Fed’s reluctance to cut rates has supported the US dollar, keeping the ringgit range-bound for now

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EPF investment income surges, dividend prospects strong for members

The Fund recorded total investment income of RM63.99 billion for the period ending September 30, 2025

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Singapore’s exports surge in October, driven by electronics and non-electronics sectors

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports rose 22.2 per cent in October, far exceeding forecasts, as electronics shipments posted strong gains

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Ringgit firms as softer U.S. treasury yields pressure the dollar

The currency strengthened in early trade, buoyed by a continued fall in US Treasury yields and a weaker as economists warn of uncertainty surrounding a potentia...

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Cochlear celebrates 30 years in Malaysia and ASEAN with launch of smart hearing implant

The Cochlear Nucleus Nexa System, built on more than a decade of research and development, allows users to store personalised hearing settings securely

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Ringgit’s path to RM4 against the greenback hinges on seven key catalysts, say Analysts

AmBank Group identifies critical domestic and global factors required for the Malaysian currency to breach the RM4 threshold within a year, highlighting potenti...

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Ringgit poised for stability amid shifting U.S. monetary policy

Despite policy uncertainty, US economic fundamentals appear soft enough to weaken the dollar, thereby supporting the ringgit’s near-term stability.

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First-Ever EV battery passport ASEAN benchmark set In Malaysia

The standard aims to establish a transparent, sustainable, and efficient battery ecosystem for the country’s growing xEV industry