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Bursa Malaysia market performance

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Asian stock markets show mixed performance amid global economic uncertainty

Bursa Malaysia has shown upward movement supported by domestic economic fundamentals and sector-specific gains. In late August, the FBM KLCI rose following a holiday closure, though market sentiment remained cautious due

Malaysia medical technology and healthcare digitalization

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Malaysia invests RM1 billion to digitalize public healthcare

Malaysia is pursuing strategic advancements in its medical and healthcare sectors through technology and innovation. The government has set a target to increase medical device exports to over RM50 billion by 2030, aiming

Southeast Asian currencies amid US data

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Ringgit expected to maintain support ahead of BNM policy meeting

In early August, the Malaysian ringgit was largely stable, slipping 0.05% as the dollar softened, while the Indonesian rupiah slipped modestly. By 7 August, the ringgit remained little changed against the dollar, with an

Malaysia minimum wage review and living wage debate

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: MTUC calls for minimum wage increase to RM3,100

The Malaysian government is reviewing the current minimum wage of RM1,700 per month to determine whether to maintain the rate or implement an increase. Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan stated that the National Wages C

Malaysia GDP growth accelerates in H1 2026

12 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Malaysia Leading Index grows 1.3% in June

Malaysia’s economic momentum has strengthened, with second-quarter 2026 growth reaching 6%, an acceleration from the 5.4% recorded in the first quarter. This performance exceeded the official advance estimate of 5.8% and