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Magic Compass Group Singapore Company Unveils New Opportunities with Grand Opening Ceremony

At 6pm, the ringgit rose to 4.7070/7110 versus the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.7160/7185. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Ringgit further strengthens versus US dollar at the close

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said while Malaysia strives to position itself as a preferred investment destination, it also needs to work with neighbouring countries and propel the region as a whole. ― Bernama pic

Asean must unite to harness Asia-Pacific’s e-commerce growth, says Tengku Zafrul

The Policy Document on Fair Treatment of Financial Consumers issued by Bank Negara Malaysia in 2019 will be enhanced this year, with the updated document taking effect in April 2025, said the central bank’s assistant governor Norhana Endut. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

BNM to enhance Fair Treatment of Financial Consumers framework to protect vulnerable consumers

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 1.22 points to 1,610.17 compared to 1,608.95 at yesterday’s close. ― Picture by Razak Ghazali

Bursa Malaysia trims gains but market breadth solid with 798 gainers

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang said investments from technology companies in Malaysia will definitely improve and enhance the artificial intelligence ecosystem in the country. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Tech giants’ investments to boost Malaysia’s AI ecosystem, says science minister

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Results of the Post-pandemic Survey on Perceived Family Xingfu

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Renewed Corporate Appetite for Cross-Border Expansion Brings Legal and Compliance Challenges, According to New Global Study

Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corp chief executive officer Datuk Ahmad Husaini Abdul Rahman said SWCorp aims to reduce the sector’s dependence on foreign labour to just 25 per cent over the next five years. — Bernama pic

SWCorp aims to cut dependence on foreign workers to 25pc in five years, says CEO

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Homeone Euro Trading Celebrates 23 Years of Excellence and Introduces Licensed Aircon Installation Services

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is set to revamp its Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises to better align it according to the latter’s needs, its Deputy Governor Datuk Jessica Chew said. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Bank Negara to overhaul SME fund to boost automation and digitalisation, says deputy governor

The Securities Commission Malaysia has appointed Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi as the new executive chairman for a period of three years effective from June 16, 2024 to June 15, 2027. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Securities Commission appoints Mohammad Faiz Azmi as new executive chairman effective June 16

Asian traders extended a rally across world markets today as they welcomed figures showing US inflation slowed further last month, tempering concerns about the Federal Reserve’s forecast of just one interest rate cut this year. — Reuters pic

Asian stocks build on Wall Street records after US inflation data

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Galaxy Macau Unveils "Revel in an Oasis of Bliss" Wellness Campaign

BYD electric cars waiting to be loaded onto a ship are seen stacked at the international container terminal of Taicang Port in Suzhou, in eastern Jiangsu province February 8, 2024. — AFP pic

China says it has right to file WTO suit over EU electric car tariffs

EPF CEO  Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn said withdrawals from the Employees Provident Fund’s Account 3 will not affect the retirement fund’s investment strategy, as they will be carried out in controlled amounts and within an organised framework. — Reuters pic

EPF CEO assures RM25b Account 3 withdrawals won’t derail investment strategy