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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Businesses remain cautiously optimistic about economic conditions in the first half of 2026, although high operating costs continue to be their main concern, according to a survey by the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia. The survey, conducted in December 2025, involved 1,
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Malaysia's plantation sector is expected to face a more challenging operating environment this year, with crude palm oil (CPO) prices likely to remain range-bound amid elevated stock levels and subdued export demand, despite relatively stable production prospects. This outlook follows a period of volatility
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) will implement another round of staff reductions this year after receiving an "overwhelming response" to its manpower optimization program, the company confirmed today. The telecommunications giant did not specify the exact number of positions to be cut but indicated the
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中国发布2026经济新战略，聚焦AI、新能源和半导体产业，GDP目标5.5%。
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The new plan aims to deliver thousands of affordable homes over five years.
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Funding will support broadband rollout and digital access programs.