KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar as expectations of a US interest rate cut in December build, putting pressure on the greenback, an analyst said.

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Wall Street extended its rally on Tuesday as a spate of economic data appeared to support the case for the US Federal Reserve to implement its third and final rate cut of the year in December, while softness in the tech sector limited the Nasdaq's gain...

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BAGAN DATUK, Nov 26 — Coconut and Bagan Datuk are inseparable. A visit to this district is said to be incomplete w...

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Global productivity has not accelerated significantly despite billions of dollars in automation spending, says NUS Business School’s Sumit Agarwal.

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The tech giant expects to reduce its global headcount by between 4,000 and 6,000 employees by fiscal 2028

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The ringgit continued to perform favourably against the US dollar at the close yesterday, as the greenback weakened on dovish remarks by US Federal Reserve officials.

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Thong Guan Industries Bhd aims to continue strengthening its market presence across all business regions, while exploring new opportunities for sustainable growth.

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The broader outlook for tin remains favourable with sustained demand from emerging technology driven industries, according to Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd (MSC).

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Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd's (MRCB) shareholders have been advised to vote in favour of the RM1.58bil cash purchase of the remaining 80% interest in Bukit Jalil Sentral Property Sdn Bhd (BJSP) from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).

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WCT Holdings Bhd's net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q25) plunged 94% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM10.5mil, as it continues to caution against a challenging environment for the engineering and construction industry.

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DRB-Hicom Bhd will remain committed to its digitalisation journey, optimising operations and strengthening efficiency across all segments.

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Allianz Malaysia Bhd is aiming to drive growth via agency expansion by intensifying recruitment efforts and accelerating digital adoption among agents.

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Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd has been awarded a contract from Warisan Infra Sdn Bhd for the construction and completion of flood mitigation works for Sungai Langat at Sepang, Selangor, worth RM16.15mil.

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Favelle Favco Bhd has secured new purchase orders worth a combined RM79mil through its subsidiaries Favelle Favco Cranes Pty Ltd and Favelle Favco Cranes (M) Sdn Bhd.

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Favourable weather in the second half of the year has strengthened the timber operations for Ta Ann Holdings Bhd, improving production across both upstream and downstream activities.

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Bursa Malaysia closed lower on consolidation mode, as investors continued to seek value in small-cap stocks amid cautious sentiment, despite mostly upbeat regional market performance, a dealer says.

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Analysts expect Berjaya Food Bhd's losses to narrow in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q26) after posting a net loss of RM14.8mil in 1Q26 ended Sept 30.

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Penang is steering towards robust expansion in its cruise tourism sector, with passenger numbers projected to rise by 47% in 2026, driven by expanded homeporting, strengthened regional itineraries and intensified destination marketing.

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Inta Bina Group Bhd's shares are trading at a cheaper valuation than industry peers, despite its steady track record of job replenishments, analysts say.

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Star Media Group Bhd (SMG) recorded a revenue of RM47.9mil for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q25), down 20% year-on-year (y-o-y).

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AEON Bank (M) Bhd is strengthening its inclusivity-driven banking proposition with the introduction of low-cost takaful protection plans, while gaining early traction in its personal financing product and business banking platform, AEON Bank Biz.

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Telekom Malaysia Bhd's (TM) lower than expected effective tax expense for the first nine months of this year (9M25) helped its numbers beat analysts expectations in a challenging telecommunications market.

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Malaysia is now the fastest-growing digital economy in South-East Asia, with an increase of 19% year-on-year (y-o-y) in gross merchandise value (GMV).

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When Standard Oil opened its Jakarta office in 1898, few could have imagined how deeply US business roots in Indonesia would grow.

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Vietnam's retail sector is set to develop stronger autonomy, higher-quality services and sustainable competitive advantages.

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