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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation increased to 1.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) from 1.3 per cent in 4Q 2025, while core inflation moderated to 2.1 per cent from 2.3 per cent previously, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Command Alkon has opened nominations for its 2026 Elevate Best of the Year Awards, which recognise individuals contributing to operational excellence, innovation and industry development in the heavy building materials sector.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), surpassing the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent with robust domestic demand, investment activities and export continued to drive growth, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has launched its Global Social Squad (GSS) Pilot Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening digital engagement by empowering Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) as brand advocates and social media content creators.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has affirmed its commitment to supporting Bank Negara Malaysia’s SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) during this period of heightened uncertainty.
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IPOH, May 15 (Bernama) -- Cahya Suria Services Sdn Bhd and Suzhou EnnoThing Technology Co Ltd have formalised a strategic partnership through NexQuantum 1 Sdn Bhd to develop the NexQuantum artificial intelligence (AI) digital park in Perak.
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LABUAN, May 15 (Bernama) -- The unresolved conflict involving Iran is expected to indirectly drive more active oil drilling activities in Sabah waters, said Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) Oil and Gas Bureau chairman Masnawi Nawe.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives today.
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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened firmer on Friday but turned lower thereafter, despite Wall Street’s strong overnight performance, as investors locked in profits and turned cautious ahead of Malaysia’s first-quarter 2026 gross domestic product announcement later in the day.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped a seven-trading-day rally to ease against the US dollar as traders turned cautious ahead of Malaysia’s first-quarter (1Q) 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) announcement later today.
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From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
ALMETYEVSK (Russia), May 14 (Bernama) -- Tatneft, a top-five largest oil company in Russia, is open to explore potential collaboration in petrochemicals, refining and sustainable energy initiatives with Petronas.
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From Mohd Khairi Idham Amran
NEW DELHI, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking to strengthen strategic collaboration with India across several high-potential sectors, including semiconductors, renewable energy, human resource development and tourism, said Malaysian High Commissioner to India Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa.