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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Tuesday on continued optimism over Malaysia’s economic growth prospects.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Pintaras Jaya Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Pintaras (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, has won a subcontract for a proposed bridge construction in Kuching, Sarawak, worth RM35.5 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- AME Elite Consortium Bhd's wholly-owned unit, AME Construction Sdn Bhd has been awarded a RM214.13 million contract by KLIA Aeropolis Sdn Bhd to construct a specialised test cell facility (Phase 1) in Sepang, Selangor.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended modestly higher today on bargain hunting, extending its recovery from last week’s pullback, although the upside momentum faded after an early peak, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold and silver prices are expected to remain bullish over the mid- to long-term despite short-term volatility triggered by global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, said Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) president Datuk Seri Louis Ng.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Companies must actively manage currency risks through appropriate hedging and business strategies, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd has received a letter of award (LoA) from PETRONAS LNG Ltd (PLL) for the provision of long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping services, involving three newbuild LNG carriers.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared gains but stayed up at midday on persistent buying activities in selected heavyweight counters, especially in financial services, telecommunications and media.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said he is humbled to be named among the 2026 Tech Diplomacy Global 50, describing the recognition as a reflection of Malaysia’s digital transformation journey as the country moves towards becoming an AI Nation by 2030.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a strong potential to emerge as a global physical gold trading hub, supported by a business-friendly policy environment, an integrated industry ecosystem and the upcoming Malaysia Gold Industry Principles (MGIP).
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as bargain-hunting activities emerged following the previous week’s sharp selloff.
