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FBM KLCI on a roll, notches fifth straight gain
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia extended its rally for a fifth straight session to end at an intraday high, with technology and semiconductor counters leading gains. Read full story Date: 15 […]
SC Estate Builder to acquire 25% stake in non-operational hotel for RM18.79mil
PETALING JAYA: SC Estate Builder Bhd is proposing to acquire a 25% equity interest in Sentosa Regency Hotel in Alor Setar, Kedah for RM18.79mil from the mother of its chairman, […]
Oil slides over 3% after Trump comments ease Iran fears
NEW DELHI: Oil prices slid more than 3% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said killings in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests were stopping, tempering concern over military action […]
South Korea to keep monitoring US chip tariffs to minimise impact, industry minister says
SEOUL: South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said on Thursday that the government will keep monitoring developments on U.S. tariffs on certain AI semiconductor chips to minimise the impact on […]
China central bank to cut some sector-specific rates to boost economy
BEIJING: China’s central bank announced on Thursday cuts to some sector-specific interest rates to provide an early boost to the economy, and signalled it has room this year for further […]
JTI Malaysia names Didier Ellena managing director
KUALA LUMPUR: Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Malaysia has appointed Didier Ellena as its new managing director, effective Jan 5, 2026. Read full story Date: 15 January, 2026 4:06 pm Source: […]
1 Doc International eyes Main Market listing
PETALING JAYA: 1 Doc International Bhd is eyeing a listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. Read full story Date: 15 January, 2026 4:06 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Amir Hamzah: 2026 marks implementation of govt reforms, development agenda
PETALING JAYA: The year 2026 marks the implementation of the government’s reform and development agenda, with its effects already being felt by households, businesses, and the economy, said Finance Minister […]
Malaysia lowers February crude palm oil reference price
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has lowered its February crude palm oil reference price, a change that cuts the export duty to 9%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website […]
China’s central bank to conduct 900-billion-yuan outright reverse repo operation
BEIJING: The People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank, announced on Wednesday that it will conduct a 900-billion-yuan ($128.35 billion) outright reverse repo operation on Thursday to maintain ample […]