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As new BRICS partner, here’s how Malaysia can navigate 2025 and beyond

Economists suggest focus areas for Malaysia to reform and leverage on to prepare itself for BRICS-level collaborations

Govt to prioritise ringgit use in international settlements: Miti

Use of regional local currencies should be encouraged within Asean and among BRICS members

Anwar supports more Malaysia-India trade using ringgit and rupee

PM also suggests more nations use national currencies than depend on US-driven ‘obsolete’ monetary system

Talks with China, Indonesia, Thailand on local currency trade a success: Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said negotiations with China, Indonesia and Thailand for adopting local currencies in trade transactions have succeeded.

Weak ringgit a boon for exports, impetus for structural reform: economists

The ringgit’s recent historic low against the US dollar could present potential benefits to Malaysia, especially in terms of increased demand for exported products, said experts on the matter.

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress

Kuala Lumpur location for Marvel superhero film Thunderbolts

Florence Pugh was in Malaysia and shot scenes in Medan Pasar, Merdeka 118

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