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KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has revised its 2025 inflation forecast downward to 2.0 per cent from 2.7 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), while expecting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s upcoming electricity tariff restructuring is expected to have a minimal impact on overall inflation, and its direct effect on headline consumer price index (CPI) is anticipated to be marginally disinflationary, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) electricity tariff restructuring can serve as a powerful tool to promote behavioural change and accelerate the country’s low-carbon agenda, if paired with smart technologies, targeted financial incentives, and inclusive support mechanisms, an energy expert said.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, June 23 (Bernama) – Rather than being fixated on its trade dispute with the United States (US), China is refocusing its efforts towards bolstering ties with non-confrontational partners, including developing nations, to boost trade and investments.
GEORGE TOWN, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Penang state government hopes the federal government will consider sharing tax revenue to support the state’s development and social welfare programmes, especially considering the implementation of the revised and expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST) on July 1.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s discussions with the United States (US) Trade Representative and the US Secretary of Commerce on ongoing tariff-related negotiations have made good progress, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Economists are maintaining a cautious stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook this year due to persistent global tariff uncertainty, which is expected to weigh on the country’s trade and manufacturing performance.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- More than 23.6 million domestic users in Peninsular Malaysia will benefit from fairer and more progressive electricity rates due to the newly approved electricity tariff schedule approved by the government, the Energy Commission (EC) announced today.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd reiterates its call for a tariff on imported sugar to address the ongoing influx of low-priced Thai sugar into the domestic market.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s long-standing ties with Japan are being further fortified beyond investment and technological collaboration, rooted instead in shared values, cultural appreciation, and growing mutual trust, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in tandem with the weak performance across the region, said an analyst.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called for economic growth to be firmly rooted in ethics, culture and humanity, even as the nation embraces rapid technological advancement.
