SINGAPORE: The dollar was higher, gold softer and stocks on the rebound on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump dropped tariff threats and ruled out seizing Greenland from an ally by force.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, as the market priced in expectations that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent at its policy meeting later in the day...

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

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Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 posting its biggest one-day percentage gain in two months, as investors were buoyed by news that a framework for an agreement on Greenland had been reached and the possibility of new US tariffs on...

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HONG KONG, Jan 22 — Investor confidence in Chinese AI startups is riding high, but obstacles to their long-term su...

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China's enormous growth in distance running neatly mirrors the country’s rise as an economic power, says Juliana Liu for Bloomberg Opinion.

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US President Donald Trump ruled out the use of military action in Greenland, and since the US dollar has risen from three-week lows.

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Sunway Bhd says the conditional voluntary take-over offer to acquire all the 3.51 billion ordinary shares in IJM Corp Bhd at an offer price of RM3.15 per share is proceeding.

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Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has appointed Bryan Foong Chee Yeong as chief executive officer (CEO) of airline business and Low Wen Long as group chief strategy officer, effective Feb 1, 2026.

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Shin Yang Group Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with DESB Marine Services Sdn Bhd for the construction, build and sale of a 91M maintenance/ work vessel worth RM117.7mil.

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The property overhang situation could ease further if more developers adopt a cautious approach and be more discerning in their launches.

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Suria Capital Holdings Bhd has appointed Datuk Seri Abd Rahman Dahlan as its chairman.

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Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP-REIT) expects to see higher footfall across its malls, underpinned by festive seasons, the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) financial aid scheme and the grand reopening of KIPMall Tampoi in Johor.

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Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has terminated the power purchase agreement (PPA) with Reneuco Bhd's 95% subsidiary, PKNP Reneuco Suria Sdn Bhd (PRSSB), in relation to the development of a 50MWac solar photovoltaic plant in Pahang.

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Economists are expecting headline inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), to be in the manageable range of between 1.5% and 2% for this year.

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Binastra Corp Bhd says its wholly-owned subsidiary, Binastra Builders Sdn Bhd, has accepted a contract from Maxim Pelangi Sdn Bhd for main building works of a 72-storey serviced apartment in Plentong, Johor.

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Capital A Bhd has received the High Court of Malaya's approval on capital reduction of RM5.51bil, marking the completion of all major steps required under Capital A's regularisation plan.

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Steel Hawk Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Steel Hawk Engineering Sdn Bhd, has secured a subcontract from Eternity Mode Sdn Bhd for the procurement, construction and commissioning of fire rated doors in Sabah.

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Crude palm oil prices (CPO) are expected to remain range-bound of between RM4,000 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne in February due to seasonal declines in production and stocks, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

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AmBank Group, through AmBank Islamic Bhd, has extended RM103.8mil in financing to Founder Energy Sdn Bhd (FESB), a wholly owned subsidiary of Founder Group Limited.

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A rise in demand for boiler and steam turbines from the biomass sector this year and next year will drive growth in earnings for Wasco Greenergy Bhd (Wasco), analysts say.

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Malaysian glovemakers appear to be retreating from non-US markets as China keeps dumping its excess glove capacity at razor-thin margins, analysts say.

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Outstanding credit for real estate in Vietnam rose to about two quadrillion dong (US$78.5bil) in the fourth quarter of 2025, up nearly 28% from a year earlier, as lending rebounded sharply and regulators moved to rein in risks, official data show.

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External uncertainties will continue to weigh on Malaysia's exports growth in 2026 despite positive momentum seen following the 2025 trade performance.

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CGS International Research (CGSI Research) remains positive about the prospects for Malaysia's economy and equity market, citing improving macro fundamentals, resilient consumer spending and policy stability.

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