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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by the yuan’s stabilisation after the People’s Bank of China decided against cutting rates earlier this week, a move seen as a positive signal.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Cocoa and pepper continued their upward performance in 2024 driven by higher global demand and the government’s support towards the commodity’s growth.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has unveiled its latest route expansion, connecting travellers from Malaysia to Beijing and Changsha in China.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- The government has initiated an administrative (sunset) review of anti-dumping duties on imports of cold rolled coils of iron, or non-alloy steel, and of width more than 1,300 mm, originating or exported from China, South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 0.4 per cent in November 2024, a slower decrease compared to the 2.4 per cent drop in October 2024, mainly due to the continued contraction in the mining sector, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
1y ago
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday supported by the rebound of soybean oil in the Dalian Commodity Exchange and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange rapeseed oil futures, said a trader.
1y ago
SEPANG, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is in discussions with aircraft manufacturers Airbus, Embraer and Comac to purchase new aircraft as part of its expansion strategy for its airline operations under the AirAsia brand.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s automotive industry experienced a major transformation this year, driven by a surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the rise of Chinese automakers, and evolving consumer preferences, according to integrated car e-commerce platform Carsome.
1y ago
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed lower on Monday, in tandem with the downtrend in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), owned by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd and the Asia CEO Community.
1y ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- In less than two weeks, Malaysia will take on the ASEAN chairmanship in January 2025, marking a pivotal moment for the country.
1y ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have continued to progress this year despite facing challenges in adapting to market changes and regulatory shifts, particularly in their transition towards the digital-first economy.