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Ringgit opens higher against major currencies, nearly unchanged against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The ringgit opened higher against other major currencies and was almost unchanged versus the US dollar on Tuesday following the release of the US Institute for […]
US regulators grant long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate
NEW YORK, Aug 4 — More than eight years after Boeing organized the maiden flight of the 737 MAX 7, US authorities announced yesterday that they certified the aircraft. The […]
Dow hits fresh record as oil prices tumble
NEW YORK, Aug 4 — Oil prices slumped and stocks mostly rose yesterday after US President Donald Trump insisted negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran’s denials. Crude futures slid […]
Senator: Detailed study needed to assess e‑commerce platform practices as Malaysia pledges fair competition
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Low prices for goods offered on e-commerce platforms cannot be directly considered as predatory pricing or anti-competitive practices, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s […]
Ringgit ends lower against dollar, major currencies as US Treasury yields rise
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The ringgit ended lower against the greenback and other major currencies today, pressured by rising United States Treasury yields and renewed uncertainty over the path […]
DOSM: Sabah records RM105.5b in 2025 trade, marks fourth year above RM100b
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 3 — Sabah’s total trade stood at RM105.5 billion in 2025, remaining above the RM100 billion mark for a fourth consecutive year despite global economic uncertainties, according […]
Bursa Malaysia ends slightly higher on late buying in heavyweights
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Bursa Malaysia ended marginally higher today supported by late buying in selected large-cap stocks amid improving investor sentiment, despite lingering geopolitical uncertainties, an analyst said. […]
Ancom Nylex secures 4‑Star FTSE ESG Rating, added to FTSE4Good Indices
PETALING JAYA, Aug 3 — Ancom Nylex Berhad (ANB) has earned a 4‑star environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating in a detailed sustainability assessment completed on June 22, marking a […]
AI and chip investments position Malaysia as regional growth outlier
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Malaysia is emerging as one of Asia’s strongest economic performers as a surge of investment in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and data centres reshapes […]
Perodua slashes Axia prices by up to RM4,700, effective immediately nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has today reduced the price of its Axia model, Malaysia’s most affordable compact car model, by up to RM4,700, […]