Analysts say the dollar’s recent weakness reflects broader concerns about Washington's policy direction and investor confidence in US assets.

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WASHINGTON, Jan 28 — US President Donald Trump said today the value of the dollar was “great”, when as...

The Malay Mail Online 3 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economic growth outlook continues to be supported by solid fundamentals. Our economy is highly diversified and our domestic demand is resilient, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

The Star 3 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by weaker US economic data that continued to weigh on the greenback.

The Star 4 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI wobbled as traders took a breather from the rally ahead of major earnings releases in the US and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later this week.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today, supported by weaker US economic data...

The Malay Mail Online 4 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

The Star 5 hours ago

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the value of the dollar was "great", when asked whether he thought it had declined too much, adding to pressure on the greenback which hit a four-year low.

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Oil prices settled 3% higher on Tuesday as producers reeled from a winter storm that hobbled crude production and drove US Gulf Coast crude exports to zero over the weekend.

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Beijing is wary of AI startups getting the wrong idea from Meta’s deal to buy a Chinese-founded, Singapore-headquartered AI company, says Wang Shengyu from the Asia Society Policy Institute.

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Country View Bhd is paying another round of strong dividends to shareholders as net profit hit record-high in the financial year ended Nov 30, 2025 (FY25), driven by stronger sales and the disposal of four land plots.

The Star 13 hours ago

The Asean�"China�"GCC Business Council has successfully convened its first working committee meeting via an online platform.

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Malaysia's initial public offering (IPO) market topped South-East Asia by volume last year, with 59 IPOs raising US$1.4bil largely through the ACE Market, says Deloitte in its "South-East Asia IPO Capital Market 2025 Full Year Report".

The Star 13 hours ago

Advancecon Holdings Bhd has secured a RM82.09mil contract that strengthens its order book and earnings visibility, as the civil engineering specialist deepens its footprint in Johor's fast-growing industrial corridor.

The Star 13 hours ago

Malaysia's rapid build-out of data centres (DC) is not expected to result in overcapacity, even as environmental concerns mount, with industry players arguing that surging artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and cloud deployments will keep facilitie...

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Analysts continue to have a favourable view of the local healthcare sector due to structural tailwinds and despite policy intervention, primarily aimed at containing healthcare inflation.

The Star 13 hours ago

Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index extended its rally to close at an intraday high of 1,771.25, marking a fresh multi-year high, supported by strong and sustained buying interest in blue-chip stocks.

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Unique Fire Holdings Bhd is proposing a strategic expansion into renewable energy or RE through a joint-venture (JV) to develop a 95MW large-scale solar photovoltaic plant in Hilir Perak, marking a significant diversification from its core fire protect...

The Star 13 hours ago

Omesti Bhd has secured a regulatory mandate that is set to provide earnings visibility over the medium term, following the designation of its indirect subsidiary as a universal service provider for education connectivity projects.

The Star 13 hours ago

EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd says it will continue to expand its landbank in strategic locations with strong fundamentals, connectivity and development readiness, as it strategises for long-term growth amid an increasingly challenging macro environment.

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Bond markets in Malaysia and Mexico are among the most at risk should a further increase in Japanese yields prompt the nation's investors to repatriate capital, according to HSBC Holdings Plc.

The Star 13 hours ago

PGF Capital Bhd's near-term earnings may remain pressured by currency volatility and seasonally weaker fourth quarter of financial year 2026 (4Q26) performance.

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Sentiment among Malaysia's tech players is turning more positive, with on-the-ground checks in Penang pointing to a stronger operating environment this year compared with last year.

The Star 13 hours ago

A stronger ringgit is not seen as an impediment to trade growth, as the government still forecasts it to grow from its present record levels by up to another 5% in local currency terms this year.

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