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HONG KONG, Sept 16 — Asian stocks struggled today as investors prepare for an expected interest rate hike by...

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee may need to weaken further to align with shifting trade fundamentals and relatively weaker productivity gains from artificial intelligence (AI), according to an Axis Bank assessment using a model that estimates the fair value of the currency based on external and domestic economic conditions.

HONG KONG, Sept 17 — Most equities rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time...

KUALA LUMPUR: Gabriel Tardio and Jessie Irvine claimed double gold medals as five champions were crowned at the PPA Asia 1000 Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup 2026.

PENANG: Gold prices are expected to stay between US$4,000 and US$5,000 an ounce over the next one to two years, the Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) said.

KATUNAYAKE: Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage is Sri Lanka’s best hope for gold at the Asian Games but his preparations have been thrown out of whack after his javelins were broken on a flight back from the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's sailing squad will bank on a quartet of experienced sailors, including Olympians Khairulnizam Afendy and Nur Shazrin Latif, in their bid for at least one gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

KUALA LUMPUR: Coaching legend Misbun Sidek described Malaysia’s Asian Games badminton team as “just participants” rather than gold medal contenders.

WASHINGTON, Sept 17 — The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, def...

Gold price in Malaysia: Rates on September 15 FXStreet

Malaysia’s power grid strains under data centre boom and renewables growth Eco-Business

Malaysia's Jobs Dilemma: Strong Economic Growth But Not Enough Strong Jobs, PNB Report businesstoday.com.my

Gold prices seen staying at US$4,000-US$5,000 over next two years nst.com.my

Malaysia loses US$775m a year to illicit tobacco trade as market share hits 55pc, study finds Yahoo

AXLBIT ASIA Announces September Launch of AXLBOX in Malaysia, Bringing Quality-Assured Enterprise Software and Practical AI to Southeast Asia Macau Business

MALÉ: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will discuss with national oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) a Maldivian proposal for oil exploration, as Malaysia looks to expand economic cooperation with the island nation.

TOKYO: Bonds slumped on Tuesday, sending benchmark 10-year US Treasury yields to their highest since 2007, as higher oil prices unsettled investors ahead of key central bank meetings in the US and Japan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ah...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower today after closing at an intraday hig...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index traded higher today, with bargain hunting expected to sup...

Oil prices extend losses as Saudi pipeline repairs ease supply concerns The Vibes

Business Moves: Miller Launches Miller Malaysia, Building Regional Footprint; MNK Group Buys Danish Insurer ETU Forsikring Insurance Journal

PUTRAJAYA: The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is seeking more balanced and strategic allocations under Budget 2027 to spur development in less-developed areas of the northern region and support growth in sectors beyond manufacturing.

Gold Bars or Gold Dinar? Abdul Razak Gold House Breaks Down What Malaysian Investors Should Know Voice of ASIA

BEIJING: Malaysia-China relations continue to flourish, with both countries committed to strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, technology and other high-potential areas, said Malaysia’s Ambassador to China Datuk Norman Muhamad.

Gold price in Malaysia: Rates on September 16 fxstreet.com

Malaysia Still in Talks with Indonesia over Ambalat Oil Block jakartaglobe.id

KUALA LUMPUR: Asia Pacific will need 19,120 new passenger aircraft over the next 20 years, of which about 6,373 will be for fleet replacement and the remaining 12,747 to support airline growth, according to Airbus' latest Global Market Forecast (GMF) for 2026-2045.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, amid cautious sentiment ahead...

NEW DELHI: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has backed DRB-HICOM Bhd and Proton Holdings Bhd’s efforts to explore opportunities in India’s automotive industry.

MELAKA: The state government will ensure that every new development, especially residential projects built in Melaka, undergoes a review of the selling price valuation before the project is implemented.

KUALA LUMPUR: Gas Malaysia Bhd has teamed up with France's Air Liquide Engineering & Construction to explore opportunities in low-carbon hydrogen, carbon dioxide off-take and bio-liquefied natural gas in Malaysia.

PUTRAJAYA: The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) and automotive sectors as part of efforts to diversify investments beyond its strong electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor base.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s fiscal deficit is expected to narrow to 3.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027, from a projected 3.5 per cent this year, according to JP Morgan.

KUALA LUMPUR: A switch box fire at a popular eatery in Jalan Riong, Bangsar, left the premises without electricity and brought business to a halt this afternoon.

KUALA LUMPUR: All 226.37 million Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd (Masteel) warrants issued five years ago remain unexercised with barely a month until they expire, as the steelmaker's shares trade at about half their exercise price.

TOKYO, Sept 16 — The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates again on Friday to counter inflat...

MALE, Maldives: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim began his two-day visit to the Maldives with a ceremonial welcome in Male on Monday, as Malaysia seeks to deepen ties with the Indian Ocean archipelago across trade, investment and other areas of mutual interest.

Asian forex weakens as hawkish Fed propels dollar; shares rise The Edge Malaysia

Malaysia’s Penang well positioned to be gold hub in ASEAN, says minister Asia News Network

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — Bursa Malaysia ended lower today in subdued trading as sentiment continued to remain cauti...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback strengthened f...

Ringgit opens higher vs US dollar ahead of key central bank meetings The Malaysian Reserve

Shrinking Yield Gap Draws Japanese Funds from Malaysia Briefs Finance

Malaysia and Japan sign agreement towards settling trade, investment in local currencies TradingView

Malaysia Announces 250 MW Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff Quota For 2027 SolarQuarter

Global energy shock now hitting Malaysia’s electricity costs, says economy minister Malay Mail

Cambodia, Malaysia pledge increased trade, investment cooperation Asia News Network

Malaysia Explores UAE Business Interests Including Halal Logistics, Employment bernamabiz.com

Institutional Lessons from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board for Strengthening Indonesia's Palm Oil Governance The World Economic Forum