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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained Malaysia’s distributive trade forecast at 6.5 per cent in 2025 from 5.5 per cent in 2024, driven by higher income prospects and tourism.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to be positive with a 5.1 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2024, in line with advance estimate and within the Finance Ministry's (MoF) official target of between 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent y-o-y, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB Research).
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BANGI, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Despite facing geopolitical challenges, Malaysia can still attract more foreign investments, especially from companies in countries affected by US trade policies, according to the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF), together with the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) and the automotive industry, is reviewing the vehicle valuation method to ensure that tax is imposed fairly, neutrally, and consistently.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s industrial sector is poised to sustain its growth this year, supported by strong government initiatives, infrastructure advancements, and emerging industrial parks integrating artificial intelligence (AI), according to Knight Frank Malaysia.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Northern Solar Holdings Bhd is targeting a 20 per cent rise in revenue growth for the financial year ending March 31 2025 (FY2025) versus RM77.97 million a year ago.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar after the United States (US) reported weaker economic data, suggesting that the case for rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the prospects for a reduction in the Fed Fund Rate remain intact, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated further against the US dollar today amid fears on US tariff hikes and the expectation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) would maintain interest rates later this year, said an analyst.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must adopt a proactive approach to mitigate risks and capitalise on emerging opportunities as the global trade landscape shifts due to the import tariff hike by the United States, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) has raised its total industry volume (TIV) forecast for this year by five per cent to 790,000 units, up from its previous estimate of 750,000 units.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit settled higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as the rollback of the United States (US) tariffs deadline on Mexico and Canada lifted global growth sentiment, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- As Thaipusam approaches, vendors across Malaysia face significant shortages and price hikes of key festival essentials, particularly coconuts and flowers, creating challenges for vendors and devotees alike.