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De RAMA, Singapores First Korean Confinement Centre Managed by Sserenity, Reaches Full Capacity
1+ day, 35+ min ago (140+ words) De RAMA, Singapore's First Korean Confinement Centre Managed by Sserenity, Reaches Full Capacity Malay Mail The first Singapore outpost of the Korean postpartum brand has filled every suite, mirroring its Seoul flagship, which sold out six months ahead. The issuer…...
Ringgit opens slightly lower against US dollar as stronger inflation data clouds Fed outlook
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (307+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 "The ringgit opened higher against major currencies today but eased marginally against the US dollar after stronger-than-expected United States inflation reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could keep interest rates higher for longer. At 8 am, the…...
Asia stocks fall as tech rout continues amid inflation worries and US-Iran tensions
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (604+ words) HONG KONG, June 10 " Stocks fell today to extend a rollercoaster week for markets, with tech firms once again bearing the brunt of the selling as investors fret over elevated prices and possible US interest rate hikes. Worries over the Middle…...
Ringgit edges lower against greenback ahead of crucial US CPI report
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (259+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 "The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar today, as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) data tonight. At 8 am, the local…...
Ringgit among region's top'performing currencies on strong investment inflows, says Amir Hamzah
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (385+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 " The ringgit remains among the best-performing currencies in the region this year, supported by strong investment inflows and Malaysia's economic fundamentals despite heightened global uncertainties, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said the…...
Indonesia surprises markets with interest rate hike as rupiah slides to record low
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (363+ words) JAKARTA, June 9 " Indonesia's central bank announced a surprise 25-basis-point interest rate hike today, citing "high global volatility" and concerns over currency stability. More than a week before its next monthly monetary policy meeting, officials lifted borrowing costs to 5. 5 per cent,…...
Malaysia must strengthen fiscal discipline, improve service delivery to attract high'value investment, says Amir Hamzah
2+ day, 7+ min ago (314+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 " Malaysia must continue to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve public service delivery, support businesses, protect the rakyat and position the country to capture higher-value investment and growth, said Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He…...
Despite strong Q1, Singapore PM says H2 economic outlook uncertain as Middle East war drags on
2+ day, 21+ min ago (262+ words) SINGAPORE, June 9 " Singapore's economy could face slower growth and higher inflation in the second half of the year as the fallout from the Middle East war feeds through more fully, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said today. The trade-dependent city-state's economy…...
Majority of Malaysian workers earn RM5, 000 and below as cost pressures mount
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (348+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 " The Malaysian workforce remains heavily concentrated in the lower-income band, with the vast majority still earning RM5, 000 or less amid persistent cost-of-living pressures. About 70. 2 per cent of formal sector workers fell within that income range as of December…...
Malaysia's 1 Q 2026 approved investments hit RM92. 8b as domestic inflows strengthen, says Mida
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (747+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 " Malaysia has secured RM92. 8 billion in approved investments for the first quarter of 2026 (1 Q 2026), with Japan emerging as the largest foreign investor and domestic investment recording its strongest year-on-year growth in the reporting quarter. In a statement today,…...