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The ringgit retreated to the 4.00 level against the US dollar at noon, as risk-off mode dominated market sentiment due to growing scepticism over a ceasefire in Iran after United States (US) President Donald Trump indicated that he would not commit to a deal with Tehran. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Rocket trails are seen in the sky amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya on March 23, 2026. - (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

Despite steady economic growth and low unemployment, many Malaysian households approached Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year with greater caution, carefully balancing cherished traditions with tighter budgets as living costs continue to weigh on spending decisions. Photo: Edited via Canva

Spending patterns show that Malaysian families are not abandoning festive traditions but are instead adjusting how they celebrate.

The situation at the gas pipeline fire site at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights on April 2, 2025. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Mersing Cendol Padu trader Zulhairie Muda shows the cendol he sells at the Rahmah Ramadan Bazaar in Taman Wawasan, Mersing. - Bernama photo

An Iranian flag is placed amids rubble and debris next to a destroyed residential building near Ferdowsi square in Tehran on March 3, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Takaful Malaysia's good performance was driven primarily by higher contractual service margin releases as well as increased net investment income.