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JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) offers a scalable development model throughout the region, predicated on its seamless cross-border logistics and efficient flow of goods, according to Khazanah Research Institute chairman Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.
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HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy should be part of the global solution to meet surging electricity demand while cutting carbon emissions, according to a technology (tech) futurist Pablos Holman.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- AirBorneo has entered into an agreement with aircraft manufacturer ATR to order eight aircraft, comprising five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2029.
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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.
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SEPANG, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Independent railway assessors have confirmed that the KL International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain system is operating as intended, with service disruptions observed since commissioning being those commonly encountered during the early operational phase of complex rail systems.
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has been activated in Sabah and Sarawak for January 2026, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).
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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.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower next week amid firmer US dollar sentiment.
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JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Eco Business Park 8 (EBP8) today hosted its “Eco Business Park 8 First Look” event at the EcoWorld Sales Gallery in Eco Business Park II (EBPII), offering businesses and stakeholders an exclusive preview of the latest industrial development strategically located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled lower today, mirroring losses on the United States Comex as a firmer US dollar weighed on bullion prices.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on the last trading day of the week, pressured by renewed demand for the greenback amid speculations surrounding the future leadership of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).