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Palm slips, but still logs weekly gain to snap two-week decline
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday, weighed down by weaker soyoil, overproduction concerns and sluggish export demand, though the contract still posted a weekly gain after two straight weeks of losses. The benchmark palm oil...
Malaysia weighs impact of US tariff ruling, says Johari
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is closely monitoring recent legal and policy developments in the United States following a Supreme Court decision to strike down the administration’s global tariffs, says Datuk Seri Johari Ghani. The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said...
Miti: Malaysian companies advised to toughen currency-risk playbook as ringgit firms
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Companies must actively manage currency risks through appropriate hedging and business strategies, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He said fluctuations in the ringgit are a normal market occurrence and...
Heavy vehicles prohibited on Malaysian roads Feb 14-15 and Feb 21-22, says JPJ
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 5 — Goods transport vehicles are prohibited from being on the roads for four days in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations, to ensure smoother traffic flow and reduce the risk of crashes during the festive season. Road Transport Department...
Singapore, Asia markets mostly down after Wall Street tech rout
[SINGAPORE] Asian markets ended the week largely in the red on Friday (Feb 6), taking the cue from the US markets on Thursday, when tech stocks and crypto slumped over concerns of soaring artificial intelligence (AI) spending. Investors reacted badly to the news that...
Global logistics execs predict volatile 2026 at WGS
Logistics executives are bracing for a year of volatility in trade, geopolitics and the global economy, and managing uncertainty by turning to AI, scrutinising costs, and reconfiguring their supply chains, according to the 2026 Agility Emerging Markets Index. In a...
Senai Airport City continues to draw high-tech manufacturing, logistics activities
SENAI: Johor continues to attract high-tech manufacturing activities with the state-of-the-art semiconductor production facilities at the Senai Airport City Free Zone. Taiwan-based Linco Technology Co Ltd has invested in its first manufacturing plant in the Asean...
India plans major defence push during PM Modi’s two-day Malaysia visit, THIS aircraft sale in focus; details inside
India is looking to step up defence cooperation with Malaysia during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day official visit to the country on February 7 and 8. One of the key proposals under discussion is the sale of Dornier aircraft, along with cooperation on...
ECRL fares to be set after study, says Loke as project hits 90.8pc completion
KOTA BHARU, 29 Jan — Fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will be set based on a comprehensive study conducted by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) and are subject to approval by the relevant authorities, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the...
Singapore: A key business hub for scaling across Asia’s fast-growing markets
With its world-class infrastructure, stable political environment, and pro-business ecosystem, Singapore is a key springboard for companies looking to scale across Asia’s fast-growing markets. Experts from RSM share why and how Singapore stands out, and how...