KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has drawn up a long-term plan to gradually reduce its shareholding in Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet).

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer at RM4.11 level against the US dollar this morning as markets priced in higher odds of United States (US) monetary easing next week.

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Swiss referendum on inheritance tax showed how readily some would consider their options for relocation, says Richard Milne for the Financial Times.

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Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd (MBL) is disposing of two pieces of leasehold industrial land totaling 2.26 acres in Muar, Johor to Airegold Sdn Bhd for RM9.5mil.

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The ringgit jumped to a fresh 14-month high against the greenback yesterday, hitting 4.120 at the close as the continued anticipation of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) next week weighed on the dollar.

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Magni-Tech Industries Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended Oct 31, 2025 (2Q26) rose 24.7% to RM32.25mil from RM25.87mil a year earlier.

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Gabungan AQRS Bhd has entered into a joint venture agreement with Rising Charm Sdn Bhd to jointly develop three parcels of land in Bangi, Selangor for a proposed commercial development.

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SD Guthrie Bhd's move to raise its equity stake in Eco Business Park 8 Sdn Bhd (EBP8) from 25% to 45% is expected to translate into a bigger share of the joint-venture development's profits in the future, albeit at the cost of a smaller estimated land ...

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Alpha IVF Group Bhd has begun operations at its in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) centre in Quezon City, Manila, marking its second international location after Singapore.

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Croesus IT Holdings Bhd is bolstering its focus on plantation technology as a key growth segment for the company following its listing on the LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia yesterday.

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Sarawak Plantation Bhd is set for a stronger recovery next year as production improves and output momentum strengthens, according to Philip Capital Research.

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As foreign fund outflows from the stock market crossed RM20bil in just 11 months of 2025 (11M25), analysts have warned the selling spree may well continue into next year.

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More incentives to drive carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects are needed to support the country's aspirational emission targets.

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Tafi Industries Bhd is disposing of a piece of freehold land measuring 2.074ha in Muar, Johor to Bripanel Industries Sdn Bhd for RM23.5mil.

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The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) will work to attract more investments to ensure the country's green transition can be implemented on a larger scale.

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Wasco Bhd has secured a contract from Italy-based Technip Energies Italy S.p.A. to complete the procurement and construction of pre-assembled modules on a remeasurement basis.

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Advancecon Holdings Bhd's wholly owned unit, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd (AISB), has secured another favourable adjudication decision against China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCC).

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MISC Bhd is in a good position to strengthen its floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) business with expectations of an FPSO supercycle from 2026 to 2029, according to Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB).

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There is now "high" risk of rating downgrades for Genting Bhd and Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM), following Genting's RM3.1bil acquisition of additional shares in GenM, according to CreditSights.

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Integrated oil and gas services and energy infrastructure solutions provider Coastal Contracts Bhd posted a nine-month to Sept 30, 2025 (9M25) core profit of RM56.7mil that was within expectations �" at 71% of TA Research, and consensus' full-year fore...

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A clear resolution is crucial for the withholding tax concession which is expiring by the end of this year, given the attractive 5.7% dividend yields among the Malaysian real estate investment trusts (REITs).

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The Minister of Finance Inc's (MoF Inc) impending exit from Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) introduces potential downside risks to its telecommunication shareholders from the equity accounting of DNB's losses, analysts say.

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SumiSaujana Group Bhd has secured a three-year contract to supply specialised chemicals and provide in-situ sulfiding services to Pengerang Refining Company Sdn Bhd (PRCSB), the operator of refinery and steam cracker facilities in Johor.

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LBS Bina Group Bhd is positioning itself for a recovery built on a leaner portfolio, stronger Klang Valley focus and disciplined capital management, even as it navigates a cautious property market.

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Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd's growth momentum is expected to be supported by continued cafe network expansion, broadened fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution, and resilient consumption at high-traffic locations.

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