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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit broke through the key psychological level of 4.00 against the US dollar, touching a more than seven-year high of 3.9992 earlier today, buoyed by a robust outlook for Malaysia’s economy, easing geopolitical tensions, and the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened near a five-year high against the US dollar on Friday after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain resilient in 2026, supported by robust domestic demand and manageable inflation, leading analysts to expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent throughout the year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is set to remain resilient this year, with growth likely reaching 4.5 per cent, anchored by strong private consumption and tourism drive.
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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market snapped recent losses to end higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar.
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IPOH, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is undergoing a profound transformation as it accelerates the adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), smart systems, automation, and energy efficient solutions across sectors, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Holafly, an eSIM provider, has introduced Holafly Plans for Business, a permanent global data solution designed specifically for international organisations and teams that frequently travel.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- John Crane, a global leader in flow-control technologies and a business of Smiths Group plc, is marking the 50th anniversary of a breakthrough that revolutionised gas compression sealing with the introduction of its Type 28 dry gas seal in 1976.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's total trade in 2025 reached its highest value on record, surpassing the RM3 trillion mark at RM3.06 trillion, a 6.3 per cent year-on-year increase, with exports exceeding imports to generate a RM151.80 billion trade surplus.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), supported by a strong performance in the main economic sectors and robust domestic demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Unlocking a portion of the Railway Asset Corporation’s landbank, covering nearly 3,520.77 hectares, for transit-oriented development would transform railway corridors into economic engines, according to the Rehda Institute.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, while gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent, said Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank).