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The ringgit slipped 0.01 per cent against the US dollar at the close, as the local note continued trading on the defensive today, which offered some technical comfort for the ringgit. ― Bernama pic

Ringgit eases to 4.24 against US dollar amid Fed rate uncertainty

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Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday on continuous profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by the financial services and utilities sectors. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia’s stock market slips as investors eye tariffs and slower rate cuts

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Johnson Electric reports Business and Unaudited Financial Information for the First Quarter of Financial Year 25/26 and Formation of Joint Ventures in the PRC for Humanoid Robotics Business

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Biotech Breakthroughs in Anti-Aging: Decoding the Hallmarks of Aging and the Longevity Code

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech in conjunction with the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on higher education cooperation between Malaysia and New Zealand at Victoria University of Wellington, July 16, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia sets sights on becoming halal gateway between Asean and Oceania, says Zahid

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Shopee Seller Summit 2025: Powering Resilient Growth with Malaysian Sellers

Kuok Hui Kwong to take helm from August 1, combining chairman and CEO roles. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok’s daughter takes over Shangri-La Asia CEO role, earns over RM310,000 a month 

In a statement today, PNB said it received an overall score of 84 per cent, including a perfect 10 out of 10 for sustainability, in recognition of its climate targets, environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration, and transparency in reporting. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

PNB named top Malaysian sovereign investor, 17th internationally in Global SWF rankings

According to MAA passenger vehicle sales dropped three per cent to 347,084 units. — Bernama pic

MAA: Vehicle sales down 4.6pc in first half of 2025, target remains unchanged

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang looks on, at the opening ceremony of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing July 16, 2025. — Reuters pic

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says China’s open-source AI a ‘catalyst for progress’

CEO Jensen Huang, who is visiting Beijing and set to speak at an event today, has argued that Nvidia’s leadership position could slip away if the company cannot sell to Chinese developers being courted by Huawei Technologies with chips produced in China. — AFP pic

Nvidia’s resumption of AI chips to China is part of rare earths talks, says US

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Wildberries tests ready-to-eat food delivery from restaurants

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MSIG Hong Kong’s 2024 Claims Report announces multi-year growth in its claims settlement ratio and highlights award-winning claims processing innovation

Passersby walk at Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo July 8, 2025. Japan’s tech- and exporter-heavy Nikkei was flat after alternating between small gains and losses, supported by both Nvidia’s fortunes and the weak yen. — Reuters pic

Asia shares struggle, US dollar soars on lowered Fed rate cut bets

At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) inched down 0.29 of a point, or 0.02 per cent, to 1,525.11 from Tuesday’s close of 1,525.40. The benchmark index opened 1.63 points lower at 1,523.77. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Cautious start for Bursa Malaysia following Wall Street’s overnight pullback