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Forex
Ringgit likely to trade within narrow range next week ahead of BNM OPR decision
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is likely to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as investors take a cautious stance ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Jan 22.
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Star Biz7
Urban harmony: Can stakeholders row together?
The health of Malaysia's property sector is more than just buildings. Behind every high-rise and residential project, there is a delicate balance between local authorities, private developers and the public. How well these groups work together determines not only the sector's growth but also whether Malaysians can afford to live in safe, sustainable and well-planned homes.
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Star Biz7
Reading the market signals
The second half of 2025 (2H25) marks a watershed moment for Malaysia's property landscape, indicating a shift away from speculative volume toward a disciplined framework centred on capital discipline, asset purpose and structural alignment.
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Star Biz7
Breathing new life into forgotten spaces
Nestled along the serene river banks of once derelict waterfronts, the laughter of children harmonises with the gentle clatter of cups at a charming new cafe. This scene is the face of a transformation from a once-neglected industrial area that has undergone a stunning transformation into a vibrant gathering place where heritage seamlessly blends with contemporary living.
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Star Biz7
Jakarta set to rise
With the 2025 earnings trough behind it, Indonesia's equity market heads into 2026 looking set for a meaningful re-rating, driven by a broad-based recovery in corporate earnings.
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Short Position
SC Estate Builder’s hotel acquisition under scrutiny
When a company with accumulated losses on its books and a market capitalisation of just over RM50mil tries to buy a stake in a non-operational hotel, it is only natural for the deal to attract scrutiny.
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Star Biz7
Sunway’s surprise bid puts IJM in play
One of the first reactions to the "unilateral" and unsolicited bid by Sunway Bhd for IJM Corp Bhd was whether it constituted a hostile takeover.
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Star Biz7
FROM BANGSAR TO BEYOND
ON a quiet weekday morning in Bangsar, families stroll into Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) and neighbours exchange familiar hellos.
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Star Biz7
Shield against AI hazards
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly penetrated everyday life, reaching ubiquity across society, business and culture over the past three years.
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Star Biz7
Luxury real estate trends in 2026
The rich are increasingly looking for properties that can accommodate extended families, according to the 2026 Luxury Outlook report by Sotheby's International Realty.
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Star Biz7
Department stores bet on experiences
From Paris to New York, department stores are sharpening their focus on curated shopping experiences – ice-skating shows, wine tasting and architectural tours – to try to win back shoppers.
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Star Biz7
China’s gold rush continues
Increasing gold holdings remains a long-term strategic direction for China's central bank as it works to optimise the composition of its international reserves, while the fundamental drivers supporting a long-term rise in gold prices remain intact, experts say.
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Short Position
Power struggle unfolds at DFCity
DFCITY Group Bhd's sudden move towards an attempted boardroom purge – including the removal of an independent director – raises questions about corporate governance, shareholder intent and the balance of power in the small-cap listed company.
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Insight
Corruption fight must go deeper
Corruption and the history of Malaysia are regrettably joined at the hip and this has been a sad indictment of the country – more so in recent years, as the scourge of corruption continues to cost the nation billions of ringgit every year.
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Insight
What performance truly means
The key to both business and individual success lies in one fundamental principle – a clear and shared understanding of what is and is not performance.
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Insight
Save, invest and outpace inflation
When it comes to managing personal finance, specifically investment, it is always good to start anew at the beginning of the year.
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Star Biz7
Singapore roars into the new year
Singapore equities look set to surprise on the upside in 2026 as a confluence of policy, liquidity and technology reshapes how investors price certainty in a noisy world. The market enters 2026 with momentum building rather than fading, and the set-up suggests re-rating rather than mere grind higher.
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Star Biz7
Asia to lead next AI wave
Asia is expected to be at the forefront of the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) growth, as the region's firms gear up to capitalise on rising global demand.
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Insight
Rise of the machines
Earlier this week, VSTECS Bhd, a purveyor of technology solutions and enterprise systems, signed an agreement with Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co Ltd, to distribute Agibot's humanoid robots in Malaysia.
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Insight
Addressing FBM KLCI’s weaknesses
The FBM KLCI comprises 30 of the largest market-capitalised companies.
