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US-Malaysia

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on US-Malaysia trade deal boost

At 8 am, the ringgit appreciated to 4.2040/2140 per US dollar, from 4.2085/2135 at Monday’s close

[UPDATED] US trade shakeup: Malaysia hit with 24% import tariff

United States is Malaysia’s third-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching RM324.9 billion in 2024

US always open for talks on more English programmes in Malaysia: ambassador

Mohd Arifin hopes for revival of English courses to assist younger generation in rural areas to master the language, STEM

New US ambassador to reinforce strong ties, investments in M’sia 

The United States and Malaysia will continue to build on their 66 years of diplomatic ties with strong partnerships in the economy and security, new US Ambassador-designate to Malaysia, Edgard D. Kagan, said.

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports