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KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent for the rest of the year after the 25 basis points reduction on July 9.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is expected to benefit the most from Malaysia’s automotive industry in 2025, driven by forward-buying interest due to the deferment of new excise duty regulations until the end of the year.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has demonstrated strong financial performance, highlighted by its highest dividend payout in seven years that reflected its effective management capabilities, said economists.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain resilient this year, supported by continued progress on multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and easing global monetary conditions, RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara today passed the Supplementary Supply Bill (2024) 2025 authorising additional expenditure of RM20.19 billion from the Consolidated Fund for government services.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Implementing strategic and innovation-driven industrial policies, as well as labour market reforms, can increase household income by improving productivity, creating more job opportunities and ensuring fair compensation, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
PUTRAJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s direct selling industry grew 7.4 per cent to RM34.4 billion in 2024 from RM32.04 billion the previous year, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Grab’s on-demand services, including ride-hailing and delivery, contributed RM9.9 billion to the Malaysian economy in 2023, according to a new report by local economics consultancy firm EconWorks.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 5.0 per cent in 2025, driven by ongoing multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and improving global monetary conditions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained Malaysia’s distributive trade forecast at 6.5 per cent in 2025 from 5.5 per cent in 2024, driven by higher income prospects and tourism.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained its 2025 total industry volume (TIV) forecast of 805,000 units for the automotive industry, supported by forward buying interest following the deferment of new excise duty regulations.
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The declaration of the Port of Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP Port) marks a strategic milestone with significant potential to drive Sabah's economic growth, Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said.
