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Ringgit strengthens amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, boosts crude prices
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, amid uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz, which lifted global crude oil prices, an analyst said. At 8am, the […]
Kelantan entrepreneur develops portable coconut husking tool for global market ambitions
PASIR MAS, July 13 — What began as a practical solution to make plantation work easier has evolved into an innovative portable coconut husking tool created by a local entrepreneur, […]
Amanah Saham Sarawak declares record 6.5 sen dividend, highest among Malaysian unit trust funds
KUCHING, July 13 — Amanah Saham Sarawak (Assar) has declared a dividend distribution of 6.5 sen per unit for the financial year ended June 30, 2026, which Premier Datuk Patinggi […]
Oil prices surge on US-Iran attacks
LONDON, July 13 — World oil prices surged today as a fresh flare-up between the United States and Iran rattled investors, while a selloff in chipmakers sent South Korea’s stock market […]
Govt to review plastics industry proposals amid cost pressures, competitiveness concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) has taken note of several proposals submitted by the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and has decided that the […]
Ringgit strengthens against US dollar, regional currencies amid West Asia uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The ringgit ended higher against major and regional currencies, including the US dollar, on Monday amid continued geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia. At 6pm, the […]
Bursa Malaysia climbs as plantation stocks offset cautious sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — Bursa Malaysia ended higher today as gains in plantation and commodity-related counters offset the cautious regional sentiment. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM […]
Malaysia poised to gain as Indonesia likely to cut palm oil exports, says MPOC
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The recent launch of Indonesia’s nationwide rollout of the B50 biodiesel mandate presents an opportunity for Malaysia to strengthen its existing palm oil markets while […]
South Korea’s Kospi plunges 8pc, triggering circuit breaker amid West Asia tensions
SEOUL, July 13 — South Korea’s bourse operator on Monday activated a circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after stocks tumbled amid renewed tensions in […]
Hyundai workers stage partial strike amid pay dispute
SEOUL, July 13 — Hyundai Motor’s labour union began a three-day partial walkout today after long-running wage negotiations with management broke down. Workers at South Korea’s largest automaker will down […]