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Bursa Malaysia stays positive amid ringgit strength, Wall St rebound
KUALA LUMPUR: As Asian markets await the Bank of Japan’s impending rate hike, Bursa Malaysia stayed range-bound with some upside bias. Read full story Date: 19 December, 2025 10:00 am […]
Ringgit opens slightly higher vs greenback on softer US policy outlook
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Friday, holding at the 4.08 level, supported by growing expectations of a softer US monetary policy outlook and […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 19 December, 2025 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 30-year high
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates on Friday to a three-decade high and signal its readiness for further hikes beyond next year, underscoring its conviction […]
Wall St closes higher on tech rally, soft inflation data
Wall Street’s main indices closed higher on Thursday as a soft inflation report fed expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, while chipmaker Micron’s blowout forecast signalled strong AI […]
Prabowo introduces 2026 minimum wage rule
President Prabowo Subianto has signed a new government regulation on wages that will serve as the basis for setting minimum wage increases in 2026, the Manpower Ministry reveals, just before […]
Govt wants Bantargebang landfill cleared in two years
The government has set a two-year deadline to clear the massive Bantargebang landfill in Bekasi, West Java, leveraging the accelerated waste-to-energy programme. Read full story Date: 19 December, 2025 6:00 […]
Hanwha Life looks beyond insurance for growth
Hanwha Life Insurance is betting on the blockchain as a core pillar of its next growth phase as it seeks to evolve from a traditional insurer into a global financial […]
BP appoints Meg O’Neill as CEO after Auchincloss’ abrupt exit
Oil and gas major BP has appointed Meg O’Neill, the head of Australia’s Woodside Energy, as its chief executive officer (CEO) effective April 1 after an abrupt exit by Murray […]
Fed terminates Citi notices that demand bank improve risk controls
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has told Citigroup it has closed formal notices requiring the bank to fix trading risk management weaknesses, according to sources, a significant step in improving […]