The International Monetary Fund has warned that public debt is hitting levels not seen since World War II, when governments faced years of painful repayment and rebuilding.

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PETALING JAYA: Velocity Capital Partner Bhd (Velocity) has fully exited its investment in MMAG Holdings Bhd, disposing of its entire 6.46% stake through open market transactions in January for a total cash consideration of RM9.43mil.

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MELBOURNE: Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Tuesday its Chief Executive Officer Amanda Lacaze is retiring after 12 years, just as Western countries seek greater security of supply for the metals for which Lynas is the top Western producer.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Petronas’s decision to seek a Federal Court ruling on the regulatory framework govern...

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KUALA LUMPUR: VSTECS Bhd via its wholly-owned subsidiary VSTECS Astar Sdn Bhd has been appointed by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co Ltd as a distributor of Agibot's humanoid robotics solutions in Malaysia.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Kumpulan Jetson Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary GRP Holdings Sdn Bhd has inked a share sale agreement with Ng Boon Hong for the disposal of its entire equity share in GRP Sdn Bhd, an adhesives and sealant manufacturing business, for ...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 29.6 per cent in November 2025 to 20,891 tonnes against October's 29,673 tonnes, chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's total industry volume (TIV) is expected to reach 820,000 units for 2025, signalling the demand for vehicles remains healthy as customers continue to hunt for value, said Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua).

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KUALA LUMPUR: The investment required for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries to pursue low-carbon strategies averages 1.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and rises to over 5.0 per cent for low-income members, Bank Negara M...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB) will introduce an official used cooking oil (UCO) reference price in the first quarter of 2026, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI stayed aloft of the 1,700-point level at it entered the lunch break, with heavyweight bank shares leading the surge to a multi-year high.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Headline activity in Malaysia's property market no longer provides a complete picture of underlying market dynamics, as outcomes are now driven by infrastructure readiness, capital discipline and alignment with long-term demand fundamenta...

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its upward momentum at mid-morning, support...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Semico Capital Bhd made a strong debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia today as it opened at 45 sen, achieving a premium of 80 per cent over its initial public offering (IPO) price of 25 sen per share.

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SYDNEY: A surge in Japanese shares led Asia higher on Tuesday amid investor bullishness over all things AI, while the cloud of uncertainty over Federal Reserve independence favoured gold even as it weighed on the dollar.

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SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars held onto gains on Tuesday, supported by flows out of the Japanese yen and broad weakness in the greenback on concerns over the U.S. central bank's independence.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Lynas Rare Earths Ltd chief executive officer and managing director Amanda Lacaze will retire after 12 years in the role.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — The ringgit extended its momentum to open higher today against a weaker greenback amid grow...

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TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average surged to a record high on Tuesday, as markets played catch-up with Wall Street's recent two-day rally following a public holiday in the Asian nation earlier this week.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its momentum to open higher on Tuesday against a weaker greenback amid growing market concern over the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) independence following continued pressure on its monetary policy stance.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The buying momentum on the FBM KLCI is picking up speed as investor risk appetite improved amid confidence over the health of the global economy.

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

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NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Dow registered record closing highs on Monday, with shares of technology companies and retailer Walmart gaining and as investors mostly brushed aside concerns about the U.S. Justice Department's criminal investigation of Feder...

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BEIJING, Jan 13 — When US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described China’s lead trade negotiator Li Chengg...

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PETALING JAYA: Local businesses that sell and distribute goods to consumers, or what is termed "distributive trade" in industry parlance, saw a slight slowdown in growth in November 2025, with overall trade expanding 6.4% year-on-year (y-o-y) but dippi...

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