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By Siti Noor Afera Abu & Fatin Umairah Abd Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) is now entering a more focused phase of targeted development, with the rollout of the East Coast Development Plan (EDP) 2026-2030, after surpassing its investment and job creation targets under the East Coast Economic Region Master Plan (EMP 2.0).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to 3.9170 against the US dollar at Wednesday’s lunch break, extending gains from earlier sessions on renewed market confidence.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by weaker US economic data that continued to weigh on the greenback.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) said its outstanding short-term sukuk portfolio has reached a new record high of US$6.65 billion.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended at another fresh high in more than seven years against the US dollar today, reaching the 3.95 level, with an economist setting a new support level for the local currency at RM3.8722.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Batik Air Malaysia plans to add 10 more aircraft this year, increasing its fleet to 63 planes as the airline accelerates network expansion, improves operational resilience and strengthens connectivity from Subang Airport.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s move to position Penang Port, anchored by Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT), as the main homeport for the northern region is expected to elevate Penang’s role within Malaysia’s maritime ecosystem and strengthen regional economic connectivity.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's initial public offering (IPO) market topped Southeast Asia by volume, with 59 IPOs raising US$1.4 billion (2024: 55 IPOs raising US$1.6 billion), mainly through the ACE Market (US$1 = RM3.96).
LABUAN, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The 120-megawatt Rancha power plant is expected to significantly strengthen Labuan’s power supply reliability, resolve longstanding electricity disruptions and enhance the island’s attractiveness as an investment destination, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Positive economic data have reinforced the position and strength of the ringgit, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key benchmark index surged to its highest level in more than seven years at mid-afternoon, lifted by the ringgit's continued strength against the US dollar which drew traders' focus towards domestic-oriented sectors, especially the financial services counters.
