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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have been urged to make domestic direct investments (DDI) of about RM120 billion over five years to stimulate the country's economic growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP), through SME Corporation Malaysia, has channeled grants totalling RM2.96 million to 48 small Indian-owned enterprises under the Business Accelerator Programme for Indian Small Businesss (I-BAP) to date.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Trade wars, tariffs and sanctions have been transformed from economic tools into weapons in a broader struggle for dominance, fostering an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust that is eroding the foundations of international cooperation, according to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has emphasised the importance of continuous engagement between ASEAN and the United Kingdom (UK) in expanding business opportunities and deepening the strong economic ties that have been built.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.
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SEPANG, March 10 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd will not resume dividend payments soon, as it is prioritising its restructuring efforts and debt reduction, said chief executive officer (CEO) Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) negotiations will be finalised by the end of this year, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Southeast Asia Dongfeng Day 2025 brand event recently held in Jakarta, Indonesia, has gathered over 100 representatives from dealers, partners, and media to celebrate Dongfeng Truck’s 2024 achievements and unveiling of new models.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) – Hytera Communications, a global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, is showcasing its HyTalk MC solution at MWC25 in Barcelona, taking place for four days until March 6.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd posted a net profit of RM353.81 million for financial year 2024 (FY2024), up from RM263.40 million a year earlier, driven by cost optimisation, operational efficiency and patient-centric investments.
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By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.
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KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat began today in Desaru, with a focus on regional economic integration and strategies to navigate ongoing geopolitical challenges.