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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy grew by 5.2 per cent in 2025 on account of strong domestic demand and favourable exports exceeding the forecast range of 4-4.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Hock Soon Capital Bhd made a subdued debut on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market, opening at 53 sen, 7 sen below its initial public offering (IPO) price of 60 sen, amid weaker-than-expected investor demand.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneur Asia Summit & Awards (EASA) 2026, taking place at The St Regis Singapore, brings together founders, chief executive officers (CEOs), investors, policymakers and ecosystem leaders from across Asia-Pacific (APAC) for a one-day programme focused on innovation, leadership and cross-border growth.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia posted modest gains in early Friday trade, with turnover expected to remain thin as investors stayed cautious ahead of next week’s Chinese New Year break.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) is targeting an estimated RM600 million in potential investment value from the Franchise International Malaysia (FIM) 2026 exhibition, up from RM424 million recorded last year.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday, hovering near its strongest level in almost eight years, as persistent weakness in the greenback and improving domestic economic prospects lifted sentiment towards the local currency.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- MUFG Bank Ltd expects the ringgit to strengthen toward 3.70 against the US dollar by end-2026, underpinned by a more durable appreciation cycle driven by structural fundamentals.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The government is optimistic of Malaysia’s ability to achieve encouraging economic performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) based on the current economic vibrancy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished today’s trading in negative territory, with the key index losing 0.32 per cent, while the broader market saw losers outnumbering gainers amid profit-taking and weak sentiment ahead of the Chinese New Year break next week.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Thursday, amid mixed crude oil prices, reflecting a stronger ringgit and weaker performances in regional rubber futures markets, a trader said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) – Veritage International has released a new report highlighting hidden emotional risks in family business transitions worldwide.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- DayOne Data Centers (DayOne) has announced the establishment of a regional operations and training centre in Johor, alongside the expansion of its Global Shared Services Center (GSSC) in Kuala Lumpur.