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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, as the market priced in expectations that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent at its policy meeting later in the day, offsetting a firmer tone in the greenback.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, especially semiconductors, will continue to be among the key sectors for potential investments this year, according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- A total of 1,361 foreign-owned projects in the manufacturing sector under the supervision of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) had been approved with total investments worth RM357.1 billion from 2022 to September 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has emphasised that there is no clause in the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) that allows external parties to override Malaysia’s laws or domestic regulations.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) – SIRBAI announced the launch of the Middle East’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered autonomous drone swarm technology at UMEX 2026, marking the company’s entry into the defence technology sector and expanding regional capabilities in unmanned and autonomous systems.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Coventry announced its chief executive officer (CEO), Reid Buerger, has been named a 2025 ID Twenty Award recipient by Finseca, recognising leadership and innovation in the independent insurance distribution sector.
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IPOH, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is undergoing a profound transformation as it accelerates the adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), smart systems, automation, and energy efficient solutions across sectors, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Teledyne Judson Technologies, a Teledyne Technologies company and global imaging solutions leader, announced the launch of the SCION Family of SWIR cameras, a high-performance platform designed for demanding applications in hyperspectral imaging, biosciences, space & defence, and semiconductor markets.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Colgate-Palmolive announced a new multi-year collaboration with the WHO Foundation to support the World Health Organization’s global oral health initiatives.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Global aircraft manufacturer Airbus has reaffirmed Malaysia’s importance as a key market for its commercial aircraft, defence and space businesses, underscoring its long term commitment to supporting the country’s aerospace sector through strong industrial collaboration.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, supported by modest demand, as traders remained cautious and monitored ongoing economic developments.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Strong corporate governance anchored in trust and accountability is essential for sustaining investor confidence and strengthening Malaysia’s capital markets amid rising global uncertainty, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.