KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's industrial production index rose 5.9% in January from a year earlier, surpassing expectations, government data showed on Tuesday.

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AIR New Zealand said on Tuesday it has raised fares due to the Middle East conflict and may take further pricing action, underscoring how global airlines will seek to pass on the costs of higher oil prices to passengers.

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SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rallied and oil prices plunged at the start of trading on Tuesday, following a volatile session for markets overnight after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the Middle East war could be "over soon."

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by improved risk sentiment, although caution lingered in global markets amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, an analyst said.

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CHICAGO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices surged as much as 29% on Monday to their highest since mid-2022 before paring gains to settle about 7% higher, and gold fell more than 1%, as an escalating Iran war squeezed world energy supplies, boosted the dollar and da...

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NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks clawed their way back from a steep selloff to close higher on Monday, notching a final-hour rebound after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could be close to ending.

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Two pipelines owned by Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates may serve as temporary cushions and slow, though not stop, rising oil prices, saysJavier Blas for Bloomberg Opinion.

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PETALING JAYA: Sunview Group Bhd's recent RM289.71mil project is a timely win that will strengthen the group's order book, according to MBSB Research.

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PETALING JAYA: Express Powerr Solutions (M) Bhd has expanded its regional presence with the incorporation of PT Express Power Energy in Indonesia.

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PETALING JAYA: Advancecon Holdings Bhd have accepted a letter of award from JLG Technopark Sdn Bhd for its appointment as contractor for the proposed construction and completion of earthworks and main infrastructure works for package 1B at Southern Ibr...

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PETALING JAYA: Amway (M) Holdings Bhd's earnings outlook for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2026 (FY26) remains muted, as gains from new product launches are tempered by weaker sales in the home appliances and personal care segments.

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PETALING JAYA: GTA Holdings Bhd is eyeing a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

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PETALING JAYA: Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) is intensifying efforts to help Malaysian oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies to explore new export markets across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

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PETALING JAYA: Telekom Malaysia (TM) may remain bound by its agreement with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) for an additional year, forfeiting RM127mil in prepaid capacity, says RHB Research.

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PETALING JAYA: CGS International (CGSI) Research remains bullish on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem) after early market indicators showed petrochemical product prices rising faster than expected following the outbreak of the US-Israel-Iran confli...

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PETALING JAYA: T7 Global Bhd's newly secured maintenance, construction and modification (MCM) contracts are expected to strengthen the group's revenue in the financial year of 2026 (FY26), in line with management's plans to improve cash flow and reduce...

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PETALING JAYA: Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB) remains constructive on Malaysian equities, advising investors to stay focused on domestic-driven sectors despite lingering geopolitical uncertainties.

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PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's automotive sector is expected to see a moderation in sales momentum in early 2026 following a strong finish last year, as seasonal factors and intensifying competition is anticipated to weigh on industry performance.

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PETALING JAYA: Cypark Resources Bhd has agreed with the government and the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corp to undertake the development of Phase 2 of the waste-to-energy (WTE) plant at Ladang Tanah Merah, Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan.

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PETALING JAYA: Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd has confirmed that its institutional and retail initial public offering (IPO) price per share has been set at RM1.45.

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PETALING JAYA: Main Market-bound MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd has signed a retail underwriting agreement with CIMB Investment Bank Bhd and Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).

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PETALING JAYA: Velesto Energy Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Sumber Ribu Sdn Bhd, has lodged documents with the Securities Commission to establish Islamic commercial papers (ICP) and Islamic medium-term notes (IMTN) programmes with a combined limit of ...

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The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises said firms may be forced to make tough decisions, including cutting manpower and reducing rental costs to cope with the disruption.

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PETALING JAYA: The independent adviser for DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd has concluded that the company's proposed privatisation is "not fair but reasonable", and has advised minority shareholders to vote in favour of the proposal at the upcoming extrao...

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