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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s removal from the United States Treasury’s (Treasury) monitoring list indicated that the country’s economic and foreign exchange policies are now viewed as balanced and transparent, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is projected to average 2.0 per cent to 3.5 per cent in 2025, factoring in domestic policy measures outlined in Budget 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today announced a liberalisation of foreign exchange policy (FEP) for multilateral development banks (MDBs) and qualified non-resident development financial institutions (DFIs), aiming to facilitate their investments in key growth areas in Malaysia
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), driven by strong investment activities and continued improvement in exports.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Malaysia’s Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re) financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent).
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by the US dollar’s stronger performance and higher United States (US) treasury yields, said an analyst.
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BANGI, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Projected changes in the United States' (US) trade policy are not expected to significantly impact the country's palm oil sector following Donald Trump's victory in the recent US presidential election, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are using digital solutions to navigate market disruptions and expand their reach, according to market observers.
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PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) today launched its IOI Sustain Roadmap 2030 (ISR 2030), a strategic blueprint designed to drive sustainable progress across all facets of the group’s operations, permeating through all levels of its organisation.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up gains in the early session to close lower today, mirroring weak regional sentiment after negative cues from global equities overnight.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd will continue investing in start-ups, despite losses from its stake in online fashion retailer FashionValet Sdn Bhd, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The credit growth of banks in Malaysia is projected to improve to 6.0 per cent in 2025, benefiting from higher economic growth and an increase in corporate demand led by key infrastructure projects, according to S&P Global.