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Ringgit strengthens on expectations of US fed rate cut

Investors remain cautious amid concerns whether countries can secure concessions before the new US tariffs take effect on Aug 1.

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Put sellers first, minister urges, as Malaysia mulls oversight on e-commerce platform fees

Armizan says platforms should consult authorities before introducing charges that impact SMEs and consumers

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R&D investment key to Malaysia’s journey towards high-income, competitive economy, says Minister

Science and tech ministry aims to lift innovation ecosystem through talent, infrastructure and industry-academia partnerships

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US tariffs could drag ASEAN-5 GDP growth down to 1.5% by 2026, warns economist

Cumulative impact of investment outflows, export slowdowns, and weaker business sentiment could sharply undercut regional growth

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Kuok Hui Kwong named CEO of Shangri-La Asia, combining top roles

Daughter of Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok takes over as chief executive from 1 August, in move aimed at unifying strategic direction

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Ringgit rebounds on softer US stance towards China

Mohd Afzanizam said the ringgit could gain some traction today after weakening slightly by 0.07 per cent to 4.2445 yesterday

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Some RM30b in Chinese investments expected to be brought into Malaysia this year - Juwai IQI

Inflow driven by battery, solar, and high-value manufacturing projects; Johor-Singapore SEZ a key magnet for industrial capital

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MBSB IB maintains positive outlook on property sector amid Johor growth and OPR cut

Investment bank identifies Mah Sing, UOA Development and Matrix Concepts as top picks, citing affordability boost and regional catalysts

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RAM Survey: Businesses call for greater government support and financing access

Firms cite rising costs, US tariffs, and global trade disruptions as key challenges in latest RAM-CTOS confidence index

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MIDF: Data centres unaffected by MITI’s new AI chip export directive

Investment bank sees no disruption to local AI infrastructure, calls directive a strategic compliance move

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Penang’s semiconductor sector in limbo as US tariff uncertainty stalls investment

Industry players hit pause amid fears over 25% US import tariffs and shifting global trade dynamics

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Global EV sales jump 24% in June though North American market struggles

Global automakers face a 25% import tariff in the United States, the world's second-largest car market, causing many of them to withdraw their outlooks for 2025...

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Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on upbeat China data

Data from China, including exports, money supply and new loans, reflects the positive impact of recent economic stimulus measures