KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit traded firmer against the US dollar this morning amid cautious investor positioning ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) policy decision and improving risk appetite.

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The latest US trade probes are designed for a specific political purpose - to reclaim lost leverage following the striking down of the “Liberation Day” tariffs, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

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Marine & General Bhd (M&G) maintains a neutral outlook as it remains mindful of global economic uncertainties and geopolitical risks, while its operations remain unaffected due to its South-East Asia focus.

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Hextar Capital Bhd has been awarded sub-contract works for the Kem Kabota Project in Tawau, Sabah, worth RM75.9mil, to undertake geotechnical and earth works, pavement, infrastructure works and related construction work for the project.

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Khee San Bhd has completed its regularisation plan, marking a key step toward exiting its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status after more than four years under financial distress.

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AWC Bhd has bagged a RM26.1mil contract from the Health Ministry (MoH) to continue providing hospital support services at Hospital Shah Alam in Selangor.

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The cybersecurity threats to companies could likely become more proliferated as the cybercriminal groups splinter into new sub-groups and ramp up attacks.

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Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim has been appointed  chair of U Mobile Sdn Bhd with effect from March 13, 2026 following the relinquishment of Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun from the position with effect from the close of business on March 12, 2026.

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S P Setia Bhd has unveiled Summera Grove, a 15.28-acre terrace housing project in Setia Tropika, Johor Baru, with non-bumiputra units fully taken up within hours of launch.

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The consumer sector is expected to remain on steady footing, underpinned by resilient spending on essentials and supportive policy measures.

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Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd, which will make its debut on Bursa Malaysia's Main Market today, is expected to post a stronger core net profit this year with a bigger operating margin.

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Adnex Group Bhd has opened at 25 sen per share in its ACE Market debut, representing a 25% premium over its initial public offering (IPO) price of 20 sen per share.

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Integrated refurbished technology leader CompAsia Sdn Bhd is set to launch its Main Market initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia in the first half of financial year 2027 (1H27), aiming to raise around RM400mil to RM500mil, with a valuation of...

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Operational efficiencies will continue to play an important role in maintaining and improving the bottom line of telecommunications companies (telcos) in the country, despite resilient revenue guidance for 2026.

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Eco World Development Group Bhd's (EcoWorld) 50:50 joint venture (JV) agreements with JLand Group Sdn Bhd (JLG) is set to bolster its land bank growth in prime locations at compelling land costs, according to analysts.

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Malaysia's utilities sector is seen as relatively insulated from current geopolitical energy shocks compared with many Asean peers, both from a system reliability and sector earnings perspective, according to CGS International Securities.

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Pharmaniaga Bhd is entering the next phase of its turnaround with earnings expected to strengthen steadily over the next three years. according to BIMB Research.

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Chicago's real estate sector has ignited a battle over a US$19bil tax bill that property owners say is holding back new construction and contributing to surging rents.

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The European Union (EU) is considering measures from carbon market changes to cutting energy taxes to curb prices boosted by the Middle East conflict, as concerns mount over their economic impact and increasing risks to supplies.

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Brazilian state-run firm Petrobras says it has decided to exercise its right to purchase Malaysian company Petroliam Nasional Bhd or PETRONAS' 50% stake in two offshore fields in Brazil for US$450mil (RM1.77bil), according to a securities filing.

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SD Guthrie Bhd is optimistic that higher crude palm oil (CPO) prices will more than offset rising costs for diesel, fertiliser and shipping should energy prices remain at current elevated levels, amid a prolonged US-Israel war with Iran, says CIMB Secu...

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Singapore's key exports saw slower growth in February ahead of supply chain disruptions from the Iran war and the threat of higher US tariffs.

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Lower-wage food services workers, from drink stall assistants to waiters and cooks, will receive the first of a series of pay rises from July 1.

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The war-driven oil price shock has exposed Indonesia's dependence on imported fuel and strengthens the case for electrifying transportation, but experts say a plan to convert millions of petrol motorcycles to electric may be the wrong tool for the job.

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