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Oil slips, but set for biggest monthly gain in years on geopolitical risks
SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped more than 1% on Friday from multi-month highs, though they are set for their most substantial gains in years, as the risk premium surged due to […]
Fast-growing Melaka needs a more structured credit recovery sector, says industry association
MELAKA’S economic growth and rising foreign direct investments (FDIs) require a more structured, clearly regulated credit recovery sector to support the state’s financial ecosystem, says a stakeholder. Read full story […]
Blue chips bounce back with banks in the lead
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s blue-chip index bounced back on Friday after a steep bout of profit-taking that took 1.5% off its value in the previous session. Read full story Date: 30 […]
Ringgit rebounds to 3.9190 vs greenback on US uncertainties
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar at Friday’s open as persistent uncertainties in the United States continued to weigh on the greenback, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief […]
Strong 2025 passenger demand masks ongoing capacity constraints – IATA
KUALA LUMPUR: The global air passenger market in 2025 saw strong demand and robust growth but masked ongoing capacity constraints in the airline industry due to decarbonisation challenges and supply […]
Hock Soon expansion to mitigate removal of govt subsidies – Malacca Securities
KUALA LUMPUR: Malacca Securities has pegged a target price of 66 sen on Hock Soon Capital Bhd, representing a 10% premium over the initial public offering (IPO) price of the […]
Trump plans to announce his Fed chief nominee next week
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Thursday he intends to announce his pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell next week, as speculation intensifies over who will lead the […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 30 January, 2026 8:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
South Korea’s extended trading to face foreign investor test
Amid an unprecedented stock market rally, South Korea is moving to lengthen stock trading hours as part of a broader push to attract more foreign investors – though questions remain […]
MRT Jakarta subsidy to grow in revised budget
The Public Service Obligation (PSO) subsidy for MRT Jakarta in this year’s regional budget (APBD), which has been cut to 536.7 billion rupiah or about US$32mil, is to be increased […]