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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The supply outlook for the medical device industry remains stable amid the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by mild buying interest after recent gains, although a stronger greenback limited further upside, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Financial advisory firm IPPFA Sdn Bhd has raised Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 to 5.4 per cent from 4.6 per cent previously.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Analytics expects growth across the Asia-Pacific region to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year from 4.3 per cent in 2025, before slowing further to 3.6 per cent next year, as higher prices and tighter policy weigh on demand.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Agriculture and logistics are expected to experience the most immediate impact from the development of Malaysia’s low-altitude economy (LAE), according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).
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By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is carving out a premium niche in Asia's digital-infrastructure race, combining scalable power, connectivity, execution speed, industrial depth and hyperscale capital, says an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Triple Accelerator Programme 2026 Showcase, held from Aug 18 to 20, provided 90 startups with a platform for live pitching, product showcases and industry engagement, enabling them to build, refine and strengthen their businesses.
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KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Aug (Bernama) -- It goes without saying the insurance sector played a vital role from Malaysia’s pre-independence era to the present day in providing financial protection to individuals, businesses, mobilising capital and act as a stabilising factor during economic crises.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will implement the Unmanned Valley Ecosystem pilot project to drive the development of the low-altitude economy (LAE).
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ALOR SETAR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) Kedah and the Trang Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Thailand, have organised a business matching and networking programme (B2B) to strengthen the cross-border economy, particularly in the tourism and halal industries.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the governance of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is important from an economic perspective, taking into account the role and scale of the institution which manages the trust of more than 9.8 million depositors and holds a significant position as an institutional investor in the domestic economy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Leading Index (LI) rose 1.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to 114.8 points in June 2026 from 113.3 points a year earlier, indicating that the country’s near-term economic prospects remain positive.