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Ringgit gains momentum, beating dollar, euro and pound as crude oil worries fade
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Friday’s close, buoyed by improved market sentiment following easing concerns over crude oil […]
ECRL testing shows positive results as MRL eyes December debut during school holidays
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) is working towards opening the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) to the public as early as mid-December, with testing […]
Bursa closes lower, but broader market stays firm on tech and construction buying
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Bursa Malaysia’s main index closed lower on Friday after a choppy session, while buying interest shifted to smaller-cap stocks, particularly technology and construction counters. At […]
Coal price surge jolts Malaysia’s power costs, economy minister warns of direct impact
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The increase in coal prices to US$148 per tonne on Sept 10, 2026 will directly impact the cost of electricity generation, said Economy Minister Akmal […]
TNB to provide expanded fuel surcharge exemption as more households qualify
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) said today it will provide RM120 million to RM150 million in support as more households qualify for the expanded electricity tariff […]
TNB says it will bear cost impact of expanded fuel surcharge exemption as more households qualify
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) said today it will absorb the cost impact of the expanded electricity tariff fuel‑surcharge exemption until the end of the year. […]
AirAsia sees jet fuel at US$160-US$190 a barrel, may raise fares if prices spike
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — AirAsia Group Bhd currently anticipates jet-fuel prices of between US$160 and US$190 (RM652 and RM775) per barrel and may reprice airfares again should prices rise […]
Penang pitches Swettenham Pier as regional cruise hub, but insists it’s not chasing Singapore
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 18 — Penang is positioning Swettenham Pier for a bigger role in the regional cruise network, with the terminal now capable of accommodating two quantum-sized cruise ships […]
Malaysia’s August trade up 43.4pc y-o-y to RM354b on strong exports, says DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Malaysia’s total trade increased 43.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM354.0 billion in August 2026 from RM246.8 billion in August 2025, supported by sustained double-digit […]
DOSM: Malaysia’s August inflation edges up to 1.9pc on higher transport, services costs
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.9 per cent in August 2026 from 1.8 per cent in the previous month, with the Consumer Price Index rising to 137.5 […]