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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted that the rise in Malaysia’s equity market capitalisation this year, which has surpassed RM2 trillion, is further evidence of Malaysia's economic recovery.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) – Lim Seong Hai (LSH) Capital Bhd chairman Tan Sri Lim Keng Cheng was conferred the Prominent Player Award at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2024, recognising his transformative contributions and visionary leadership in the construction industry.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The global tech upcycle and front-loading activities will likely support Malaysia's trade performance in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024), said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
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GEORGE TOWN, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Penang’s tourism sector is set to receive a significant boost with the announcement of a new daily direct flight between Chennai, India and Penang by IndiGo Airlines, said Penang State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee (Petace) chairman Wong Hon Wai.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up earlier gains to end mixed today, amid a higher regional market showing, as property, construction, and healthcare counters attracted buying interests, while plantation, banking, and telecommunication stocks saw some profit-taking, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s upcoming economic policies are expected to significantly impact Malaysia’s economy, with projections indicating that they could contribute RM19.7 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has downgraded CelcomDigi Bhd to a “neutral” call with a lower target price of RM3.53 based on the telecommunications company’s third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) results.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd has affirmed Manulife Holdings Bhd’s corporate credit ratings (CCRs) of AA2/Stable/P1.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank expects loan growth in the banking sector to taper to 4.0-5.0 per cent in 2025 on a potential tariff driven slowdown in exports and risk to consumption spending from the RON 95 rationalisation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AV AirFinance Limited (AV AirFinance), a global commercial aviation loan servicer, has appointed Jonathan O’Dowd as Senior Vice President, Investments.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating to A- (excellent) from A (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “a-” (excellent) from “a” (excellent) of Bermuda’s Evergreen Insurance Company Limited (EICL).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The offer to privatise Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) at RM11 per share provides an opportunity for investors to realise immediate gains, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.