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Asian Markets Pause Ahead Of US Jobs Data

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Asian equities traded cautiously on Friday as investors awaited US jobs data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision next month, while rising oil prices kept Middle East...
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KLCI Nudges Higher As Bursa Opens Cautiously

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Bursa Malaysia opened mixed on Friday, with the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) edging higher while broader market sentiment remained cautious. As at 9.17am, the FBM KLCI rose...
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Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Steady Against...

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The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies on Friday but remained almost unchanged against the US dollar as heightened global tensions weighed on the greenback ahead of the...
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Singapore Shares Open Higher, STI Gains 0.16%

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Singapore shares opened slightly higher on Friday, with the Straits Times Index (STI) gaining 8.91 points or 0.16% to 5,647.90 as investors assessed regional market conditions. As of 9.09am, 79...
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HSIF Pauses After Pullback, RHB Maintains Long Position

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Hang Seng Index Futures (HSIF) came under pressure on Thursday, prompting RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research) to flag weakening bullish momentum while maintaining its long position on the...

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MRCB-Theta Edge JV Secures RM3 Billion Penang LRT Contract

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Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) has secured a RM3.028 billion contract for the railway systems package of the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line. The group said the award...
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CBRE Mid-Year Outlook Sees Asia Pacific Property Investment Jump...

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Asia Pacific’s commercial property recovery is gathering pace, with investment activity rising 27% year-on-year in the first half of 2026 (1H26) as tighter office supply and sustained demand for...
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Gamuda Wins RM1.7 Billion Contract To Build Hyperscale Data...

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Gamuda Bhd has secured a RM1.71 billion contract to construct a hyperscale data centre in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. The group said its wholly owned subsidiary, was awarded...

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Proposed EV Levy Could Put Brakes On Malaysia’s EV Momentum

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A new levy on electric vehicle (EV) sales could undermine Malaysia’s efforts to accelerate EV adoption, with concerns mounting that higher ownership costs may...
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Typhoon Dolphin Nears Japan, 500 Flights Cancelled

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Japan has ordered nearly 260,000 people to evacuate as Typhoon Dolphin approaches the country’s southwest, bringing violent winds, heavy rain and high waves while...
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Former Chief Justice Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin Dies

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Former Chief Justice Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin has died at the age of 91. The news was confirmed by former Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri...
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MN Holdings To Transfer Listing To Bursa Main Market On August 11

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MN Holdings Berhad will transfer its listing from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on Aug 11, 2026....
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China Gold Market Saw Divergent Demand Trend In First Half, Industry Data Shows

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China's gold market saw divergent demand trends in the first half of 2026, with jewelry consumption declining and investment demand remaining strong amid high...
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Hong Kong IPO Fundraising Soars 154% In First 7 Months

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The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) on Thursday said that funds raised through IPO in the first seven months of 2026 were...
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Capital Market Key In Powering Semiconductor Growth Phase

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Capital market will play a pivotal role in financing the country's next phase of semiconductor industry growth as it seeks to capture opportunities arising...
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MAS Imposes Mandatory Drug Testing For Pilots Following Recent Drug Smuggling Case

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After a MAS pilot was arrested in Jakarta on alleged charges of drug smuggling, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said it it strengthening its employee...

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Govt Initiates Anti Dumping Probe On Coated Steel Imports...

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The Government has officially initiated an anti-dumping duty investigation into imports of flat-rolled products...
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Services Producer Index Up 2.9% In Q2 2026, Driven...

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Malaysia’s Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) grew 2.9 per cent year-on-year in the second...
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Malaysian Banks Remain Resilient Despite Rates And External Risks,...

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Malaysia's banking sector is expected to remain resilient despite a moderating economic outlook and...
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European Business Back Malaysia-EU FTA Progress, Call For Reforms...

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European business leaders have welcomed the continued progress in negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union...
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Malaysia’s Factory Activity To Remain Elevated In Coming Months,...

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Malaysia's manufacturing sector maintained its expansion momentum in July, with the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers'...
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Bank Negara: Credit Growth Remains Steady With Business Loan...

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Malaysia's inflation moderated further in June while private sector credit growth remained resilient, although...
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