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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its positive momentum, jumping to the 4.09 level against the US dollar at Friday’s close, hitting a new four-year-and-seven-month high, supported by positive Malaysian economic data.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian casual dining chain Hometown Hainan Coffee plans to invest RM50 million in network expansion nationwide over the next five years.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- A renewable energy and climate solutions company, 3Degrees, has appointed veteran global executive David Dines to its Board of Directors, effective Dec 8.
SUBANG, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has launched four new routes from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, offering direct flights to Singapore, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, and Langkawi.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- 2025 will be remembered as the “tariff year”, no thanks to the unexpected United States (US) tariffs that shook markets worldwide, with Malaysia not spared.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Dmitry Shubov Consulting founder, Dmitry Shubov, participated in Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival in November, one of the world’s premier gatherings for financial technology (fintech) leaders.
IPOH, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Upscale supermarket Cold Storage has returned to Perak with the official opening of its new outlet at Sentra Mall Ipoh today, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening its presence within local communities.
IPOH, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Perak has already established a substantial renewable energy (RE) base and possesses clear potential for further expansion, said Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) chief executive officer Datuk Hamzah Hussin.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Russia is seeking to deepen trade and economic cooperation with Malaysia, particularly in the electronics and semiconductor sectors, which Moscow considers strategically important amid global supply-chain shifts.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) remains upbeat about Malaysia’s aviation recovery in 2026 as the country stands to benefit from the Asia-Pacific market - the world’s fastest-growing air travel region.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to remain at 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 2026, supported by steady employment growth and continued hiring in the domestic-oriented services sector, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain the largest contributor to global traffic growth, with lead factors projected to reach 84.4 per cent next year - an all-time high for the region.
