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Ringgit gains against US dollar as market eyes Fed easing on shutdown

The local currency strengthens on expectations that a prolonged US government shutdown could lead to Federal Reserve rate cuts, with experts predicting a stable exchange rate

Ringgit stronger at opening on US shutdown concerns

At 8 am, the local note stood at 4.2125/2210 against the greenback compared with Monday’s close at 4.2150/2200

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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