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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against major and ASEAN currencies on Thursday but dipped against the US dollar as growing expectations of an aggressive US interest rate hike boosted demand for the greenback.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking to deepen economic cooperation with China by strengthening partnerships between businesses from both countries, particularly in enabling local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in supply chains and benefit from greater investment opportunities.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Independent smallholders are likely to bear the brunt of Malaysia's rising palm oil stockpiles and weakening prices, as they have little flexibility to delay sales and risk facing stricter palm oil mill intake quotas and fruit rejections, according to an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The government is looking to strengthen reporting and notification requirements for data centre operators to ensure disruptions affecting digital infrastructure can be promptly communicated to the relevant authorities.
SERI KEMBANGAN, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China should expand their economic partnership beyond traditional trade and investment by placing greater emphasis on innovation, industrial cooperation and talent development, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Approved investments in 55 maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects in Malaysia amounted to RM4.16 billion as of June 2026, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The Tunas Niaga (PROTUNe) 2026 programme, organised by the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS), recorded RM3.12 million in revenue this year, surpassing its RM2 million sales target.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The requirement to disclose data centre operations information, including electricity usage and the number of graphics processing unit (GPU) chips imported, will be embedded in law to enable the government to monitor data centre operations, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KOTA BHARU, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- For thousands of East Coast residents earning a living in the Klang Valley, returning to their hometowns has traditionally meant long hours on the road and the ordeal of facing heavy traffic, especially during festive seasons and long holidays.
BATU KAWAN, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- German life science company Eppendorf SE has strengthened its Asia Pacific presence by establishing its first Southeast Asia manufacturing facility in Penang to bring production closer to regional customers.
KLANG, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to strengthen safety standards and certification for battery energy storage systems (BESS) to ensure that the technology can be used safely and sustainably, in line with national efforts to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- New borrowings under the MADANI Government are used to finance national development, including schools, hospitals, roads, and water and electricity supply, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
