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Mohd Sedek Jantan

US Supreme Court ruling boosts market sentiment, positive outlook for Malaysia

Economists say the decision to limit US President's tariff powers could benefit Malaysia's exports, capital markets, and currency

Ringgit rises vs greenback on lower US Treasury yields

At 8.03 am, the ringgit rose to 4.1295/1395 against the US dollar, from Wednesday’s close of 4.1315/1385

Ringgit opens at 4.12 vs greenback, a new high in over 13 months

At 8.04 am, the ringgit rose to 4.1285/1440 against the US dollar, compared with Tuesday’s close of 4.1360/1395

Ringgit rises near one-year high vs US dollar after BNM holds OPR

BNM yesterday maintained the OPR at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of 2025

Bursa Malaysia to trade at 1,500-1,530 next week amid tariffs, Middle East tensions

Markets are expected to remain vulnerable and trade lower in the near term

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal