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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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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.
1y ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar for the third consecutive day as concerns over the impact of the United States (US) import tariff on steel and aluminium industries supported the greenback.
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PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in 2024 increased to 70.4 per cent compared to 70 per cent the previous year, according to Labour Force Statistics, Malaysia, December and fourth quarter 2024.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended its four-day rally, tracking Wall Street’s Friday sell-off, as investors brace for key US economic data and remain concerned over President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar as market sentiment remained cautious following the latest US inflation data and ongoing policy uncertainties.
1y ago
PUCHONG, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Comprehensive and proactive cooperation and involvement between the local community and the agencies involved are crucial to ensuring that every government programme has a positive impact on the people.
1y ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher for the fourth consecutive session on Friday, with buying mainly in technology and construction stocks, ahead of the release of US jobs report later today, said an analyst.
1y ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar at today’s opening as the US Dollar Index (DXY) fell further with the US labour market indicating a weaker outlook, an analyst said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session easier today, mirroring the global market performance following last Friday’s sell-off on Wall Street and the ongoing negative sentiment affecting United States (US) stock futures due to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia commended the government’s efforts to boost foreign investment in high-tech and digital sectors.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The delay in resumption of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain service, originally scheduled for January 2025, has been nothing short of disappointment after over two years of anticipation.