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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s demand for ferrous metals and their value-added products will be well driven by the roll-out of major local infrastructure projects, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were mixed in early trade today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- NVIDIA's significant investments in Malaysia are relevant for the country, as the company focuses on specialised chip architectures, strengthening Malaysia’s position in the global chip supply chain, said an expert.
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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued to close lower on Thursday, weighed down by massive losses in palm olein futures contracts on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) and soybean oil contracts, said Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The REHDA Institute CEO Series 2025, scheduled for Jan 16, 2025, at Le Méridien Petaling Jaya, is poised to drive Malaysia's real estate sector and economy forward.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the third consecutive day today, boosted by a lower-than-anticipated United States (US) private employment report, which hinted that the US Federal Reserve may be less cautious about easing rates this year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, mirroring losses in the underlying cash market.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- As the 2025 ASEAN chair Malaysia will focus on leveraging the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade agreement now in force.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is heading in the right direction, reflecting the country's strong economic fundamentals and growth prospects for the next couple of years, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The implementation of diesel subsidy rationalisation is expected to provide annual savings of between RM7.2 billion and RM7.5 billion, up from the RM4 billion in savings projected last year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The global decoupling presents a major disruption but also offers a significant opportunity for ASEAN, positioning it as a key player in a fragmented global economy.