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Ringgit appreciates to strongest level since October 2024

Optimism over US government shutdown resolution boosts currency’s performance against major rivals

Bursa Malaysia ends at intraday high, breaks 1,500 key level

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 14.94 points or 1.01% to 1,501.19 from Tuesday’s close of 1,486.25

Ringgit rises 0.24% against US dollar

Market sentiments remain guarded ahead of the US FOMC deliberation tonight

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Harimau Malaya likely to lose seven players permanently despite CAS ruling: AFC

It says eligibility falsification case may trigger further disciplinary review after CAS upholds 12-month ban

Subsidised RON95: how cheap is Malaysia’s fuel compared to neighbours?

There has been a spate of viral videos showing vehicles from neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore being filled with Malaysia's heavily subsidised RON95 petrol, indicating a blatant disregard for local laws.

MACC probes IJM over alleged RM2.5bil money laundering scheme, Sunway takeover at risk

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is probing IJM Corporation over alleged money laundering and possible share price manipulation involving RM2.5bil, a probe that could jeopardise Sunway Group’s proposed RM11.5bil takeover of the construction giant