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PUTRAJAYA, June 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains in a relatively strong position with sufficient supplies of fuel, food and essential medicines, thanks to early intervention and coordinated crisis management efforts, says Prime Minister's Economic Adviser Nurhisham Hussein.
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By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, June 13 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's decision to raise the BI-Rate and increase non-subsidised fuel prices within days highlights the government's effort to support the rupiah and ease fiscal pressures, although the measures are expected to add pressure on households and businesses, analysts say.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade range-bound with a neutral bias as investors assess geopolitical developments and key economic data releases from major economies.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Scanwolf Corporation Bhd, a producer of plastic edging and flooring, has received a letter of award (LOA) from Sg Besi Construction Sdn Bhd for a contract valued at RM21 million through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Scanwolf Trading and Construction Sdn Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- TMK Chemical Bhd has proposed to acquire 100 per cent equity interest in Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd (CCM), excluding certain assets, from Batu Kawan Bhd (BKB) for an indicative purchase consideration of RM920 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s distributive trade growth is expected to hit 6.1 per cent in 2026, compared with 5.6 per cent in 2025, following stronger-than-expected performance this year driven by wholesale stockpiling, higher petroleum-related prices and a recovery in motor vehicle sales.
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By Danni Haizal Bin Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives pared yesterday’s losses to end higher on Friday, in line with firmer US COMEX performance, amid a weakening US dollar.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- More companies need to leverage 5G technology to boost productivity, innovation and competitiveness in an effort to strengthen the country’s digital economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Friday, closing higher against the US dollar as uncertainty surrounding the conflict in West Asia weighed on the greenback.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) president and group chief executive officer Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar has been appointed to the board of governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) during its 82nd annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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KUALA SELANGOR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government, through its subsidiary Worldwide Holdings Bhd (Worldwide), has invested approximately RM2 billion to develop three waste-to-energy (WTE) plants as part of a long-term plan to improve sustainable solid waste management in the state.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its upward momentum to close higher on Friday, lifted by gains in regional rubber futures markets amid concerns of weather-related supply tightness, a dealer said.