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SIBU, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The recent appreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar is “not unexpected,” as Malaysia’s economy continues to strengthen, driven by infrastructure development, rising tourism arrivals and better prices of commodities and electrical and electronics (E&E) products.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia saw its headline manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rise to a 20-month high at 50.2 in January 2026 from 50.1 in December 2025, signalling a third consecutive monthly improvement in the health of its manufacturing sector.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a constructive upward bias in the 1,730-1,760 range next week, with immediate support around the 1,700 level.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its momentum and trade within a range of 3.93 to 3.96 against the US dollar next week, as investors shift their focus to key United States economic data for direction.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing, marking the first visit by a United Kingdom (UK) prime minister to China in eight years.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the appointment of former Federal Court judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof as a new member of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) for a two-year term, effective Feb 1, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bodor Laser, a global manufacturer of laser cutting solutions, has launched its SK Series High-Speed Tube Laser Cutting Machine, alongside a new "Extreme Speed" concept for tube processing.
BANGKOK, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian coffee chain Zus Coffee plans to open 50 outlets in Thailand in 2026, following its official debut in the Kingdom on Friday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Smart Communications, a technology company focused on helping highly regulated organisations engage in more meaningful customer conversations, has appointed Heidi Johnson as its Chief Product and Technology Officer, effective Jan 28.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Fortrea, a global contract research organisation (CRO), announced that it will release its fourth quarter (Q4) and full year 2025 financial results on Feb 26, before the market opens.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd said three of its gas power plants with an aggregate capacity of 2,082 megawatt (MW) have been selected for an extension of their operations until Dec 31, 2029, following a notification from the Energy Commission.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- GDB Holdings Bhd has secured infrastructure contracts totalling RM121.4 million for two Bina Muhibbah Permajaya Construction Sdn Bhd projects.
