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‘Why didn’t I buy more?’: Soaring gold prices draw crowds of buyers, sellers to KL jewellers

Record gold prices are drawing crowds to jewellers as buyers and sellers seek quick profits.

Gold prices in Malaysia has slightly dipped since August 2025, despite a rising trend.

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‘Why didn’t I buy more?’: Soaring gold prices draw crowds of buyers, sellers to KL jewellers

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