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In early trading today, the Malaysian ringgit edged higher, reflecting growing market optimism surrounding the United States Federal Reserve’s monetary stance. At 8 a.m., the local currency traded at…
KUALA LUMPUR — The United States’ restrictions or market challenges are unlikely to significantly disrupt Malaysia’s palm oil industry, according to Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari…
Bursa Malaysia rebounded at Thursday’s session, led by renewed investor interest in heavyweight stocks, despite lingering caution triggered by global economic uncertainties. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM…
KUALA LUMPUR — The government has yet to finalise plans to introduce Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for civil servants, with several aspects of the proposal still under…
Kuala Lumpur: In a significant shift toward a more nuanced subsidy framework, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that ownership of luxury assets—including homes and vehicles—will now…
China has entered a critical phase in its long-delayed welfare reform following a groundbreaking ruling by its Supreme People’s Court. The court decreed that all businesses and employees…
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Washington may soon impose a 100 percent tariff on semiconductors imported into the United States, although firms that already manufacture…
In a display of financial strength and forward-looking strategy, LBS Bina Group Bhd (LBS) has unveiled a robust performance for the first half of 2025, achieving a profit…
Kuala Lumpur: In a landmark move within Malaysia’s retail and financial landscape, Aeon Co (M) Bhd and Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd have forged a strategic joint venture…
Malaysia’s plan to reduce the proportion of foreign workers in its labor force is drawing concern from employers who warn the policy could undermine key industries and raise…
