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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia’s inflation rate has moderated, the easing trend does not necessarily translate into a lower cost of living for households, highlighting the difference between changes in consumer prices and the actual affordability of everyday necessities.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The future of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), whether to retain, expand or relocate it, must be determined through a comprehensive assessment of its economic viability, operational capacity and long-term benefits to Sabah, said the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade with a slight positive bias against the US dollar next week as investors assess the outlook for the United States interest rates.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Insurance and takaful operators (ITOs) may review, withdraw or restrict a healthcare provider’s cashless privileges where it fails to comply with agreed contractual terms, claims procedures or other applicable requirements.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia has directed Zetrix AI Bhd to resolve the non-payment of its 2025 final dividend by Nov 23, 2026 and disclose relevant material information by Nov 11, 2026.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower amid broad-based selling, tracking weaker regional markets as global equities came under renewed pressure following Wall Street’s sharp decline overnight.
By M. Saraswathi and Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent reflects its assessment that the rate remains consistent with price stability outlook and sustainable economic growth, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Thursday, closing firmer following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, alongside positive cues from Wall Street.
KLANG, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s annual container handling capacity is expected to double from 14 million to 28 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) under its ongoing expansion, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent is appropriate given the country's resilient economic growth and contained inflation, although a rate normalisation remains possible in 2027, economists said.
ALOR SETAR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Ferrotec Group’s newly opened second plant in Kulim is expected to generate more than 1,000 new high-value jobs for skilled Malaysian professionals, including engineers, technicians and production specialists.
