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Ringgit strengthens against Greenback on optimism from Malaysia-U.S. trade deals

Local currency buoyed by positive sentiment following bilateral agreements and expectations of US rate cut

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Ayuh Malaysia to launch social enterprise stores Fleximart and Kesum this November

Two new community-focused outlets, Fleximart and Kesum, will open their doors in Shah Alam and Pandan Indah, offering affordable meals and groceries under a soc...

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Ringgit strengthens on back of U.S.-Malaysia trade deals and market optimism

The recent trade deals are expected to provide further support to the local currency as Malaysia maintains strong diplomatic and economic ties with its trading...

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Trade pact offers clarity and opportunity, but experts warn of stiffer risks

Economists say Malaysia’s newly formalised trade agreement with the United States provides greater certainty and tariff stability for exporters and investors

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Malaysia - South Korea conclude FTA, paving the way for deeper economic partnership

The “timely” agreement, given the strength of Malaysia–Korea trade relations, will secure long-term duty-free access for Malaysian exports across strategic sect...

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Ringgit firms ahead of U.S. Fed meeting as investors stay cautious

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is in no rush to lower the OPR and expects the benchmark interest rate to remain unchanged for the rest of 2025

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Bank Islam Malaysia CEO Datuk Mohd Muazzam Mohamed to Step Down

Mohd Muazzam will resign as Group Chief Executive Officer of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad on 7 January 2026, concluding over a decade of service

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Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia explore tri-nation special economic zone

The there neighbouring nations are in talks to establish a tri-nation Special Economic Zone connecting Johor, Batam-Bintan-Karimun, and Singapore

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Nation positioned at heart of Singapore-Kunming rail link ambitions

Experts say Malaysia’s role is crucial in connecting China to Southeast Asia through integrated rail corridors, with infrastructure upgrades key to 2030 goals

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Ringgit rises ahead of U.S. inflation data release

The Malaysian currency opens stronger against the US dollar amid cautious trading as markets await key US consumer price index figures, with analysts expecting...

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SC to host InvestSmart® Fest 2025 to boost investor awareness

Three-day event in Kuala Lumpur to focus on financial literacy, scam prevention, and responsible investing

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Hong Kong proposes eased regulations to attract global asset managers

The regulatory changes include allowing alternative risk models and permitting private market asset funds greater access to retail investors

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Loans to SMEs earning below RM10 million reaches RM148.8 billion at end 2024

Amount represents 35.8 per cent of total SME financing, underscoring the banking sector’s ongoing commitment to small businesses