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Malaysia's ringgit is expected to trade between 3.90 and 4.20 against the US dollar in the second half of 2026, underpinned by robust economic growth, a sustained trade surplus, and the central bank's disciplined monetary policy stance.
Melaka's river cruise operator is on track to welcome one million passengers this year, having already served 350,000 by June. The authority is ramping up marketing efforts and upgrading its fleet to meet growing demand.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has affirmed that the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is advancing according to schedule, dismissing calls for accelerated announcements and warning against politicising the bilateral initiative.
Pakatan Harapan's leadership has delivered robust economic expansion, with the ringgit reaching 16-year highs and Selangor's economy nearly doubling Johor's, party officials claimed during the launch of their Johor election manifesto.
Malaysia's government is reducing the subsidised diesel price to RM2.10 per litre beginning in July, marking another step in its broader subsidy restructuring programme aimed at balancing fiscal sustainability with cost-of-living relief.
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Pakatan Harapan in Johor has dismissed focus on the menteri besar position, instead pledging commitment to constitutional governance and economic development as it charts its political strategy.
Malaysia's Competition Commission and Department of Statistics have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen data sharing, economic analysis and capacity building in support of fairer market competition.