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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar as expectations of a US interest rate cut in December build, putting pressure on the greenback, an analyst said.
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By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, pressured by concerns over weak demand and expectations of rising output in the coming weeks.
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By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today due to lower benchmark crude oil prices and mixed signals from regional futures, a dealer said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is now the fastest-growing digital economy in Southeast Asia (SEA), with an increase of 19 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), and on track to reach gross merchandise value (GMV) of US$39 billion (US$1=RM4.13) this year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic indicators strengthened in September 2025, with the Leading Index (LI) recording a 0.8 per cent increase to 113.3 points, up from 112.4 points a year earlier, according to the Statistics Department of Malaysia (DoSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The procurement function continues to lag in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption due to chronic underinvestment, even as AI uptake accelerates across industries, with only 35 per cent of global leaders prioritising procurement and supply chain management for AI investment and growth, according to new data from SAP Taulia’s AI in Procurement Report.
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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose against the US dollar on Monday, supported by improved sentiment as diminished expectations for a December United States interest rate cut alleviated pressure on emerging-market currencies.
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index reversed earlier losses to close marginally higher on Monday, tracking positive movement on most regional markets amid renewed optimism on potential United States (US) interest rate cut.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) for South Korea’s Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co Ltd (Meritz), with a stable outlook.
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JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Countries can withstand global shocks only when their policies are sound, aligned and ready for stress, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has lowered its 2025 inflation forecast to 1.4 per cent from 1.5 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), driven by the deflationary effects of Budi95.
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SHAH ALAM, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneurs and businesses in Selangor already have a solid foundation in driving an economy aligned with the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, despite compliance challenges that are not unique to Malaysia, said State Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han.