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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is updating its investment incentive framework for the manufacturing sector, to ensure it is aligned with intended outcomes.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia has recorded an increase of 70 points up to today since the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) was tabled, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) has empowered 19 Bumiputera small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have strengthened their performance and elevated their businesses through ILTIZAM Catalyst 2024, a flagship programme under ILTIZAM’s Entrepreneurship pillar.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a “neutral” call on the banking sector as headwinds persist, while tailwinds vary on a case-by-case basis, with the market continuing to watch this week’s key economic data release.
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By Anas Abu Hassan & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- An Academician has called for the setting up of a new ministry or central agency to specifically monitor and coordinate the effective implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) and to develop measurable milestones to ensure the plan’s long-term sustainability.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection to between 4.0 per cent and 4.8 per cent from 4.5 per cent - 5.5 per cent previously.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to hover between RM4.22 and RM4.24 next week as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) is anticipated to maintain its policy rate, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government's special announcement on direct fiscal measures are expected to have short- to medium-term impact on the country’s economy, particularly in private consumption, inflation, and fiscal conditions, according to Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (BIMB).
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JOHOR BAHRU, July 22 (Bernama) -- New Zealand’s request for an increase in pineapple exports from Malaysia reflects its recognition of the tropical fruit’s quality, safety and competitiveness, especially the premium MD2 variety, which is increasingly gaining ground among consumers.
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By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade mixed next week amid continued caution over US tariffs, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended two days of losses to close higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the regional markets as bargain-hunting activities emerged following the recent sell-off.
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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week lower against the US dollar on Friday as stronger US economic data fuelled demand for the greenback.