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KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given an assurance that Malaysia will not slip into a recession for now following the imposition of tariffs by the United States, as the country's economy remains resilient.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) — Putrajaya refutes the claim by the US authorities that Malaysia has imposed 47 per cent tariff on US imports into Malaysia and emphasises that reciprocal tariffs do not serve the principles of free and fair trade stipulated under the World Trade Organisation, of which 164 countries, including the US, is a member.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) — Putrajaya refutes the claim by the US authorities that Malaysia has imposed 47 per cent tariff on US imports into Malaysia and emphasises that reciprocal tariffs do not serve the principles of free and fair trade stipulated under the World Trade Organisation, of which 164 countries, including the US, is a member.
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PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, will prioritise the importance of deepening regional economic ties following the announcement of sweeping US tariffs on the bloc’s member nations as well as leading them in engaging Washington in talks to potentially reduce retaliatory tariffs on imports into America.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) – The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to engage with the United States to seek a reconsideration of the newly imposed 24 per cent tariff on Malaysian exports.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The banking sector’s loan growth prospects remain strong, buoyed by a combination of major infrastructure projects like the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and renewable energy investments, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- HI Mobility Bhd said it is optimistic that its contract will be extended in the Bas Muafakat Johor (BMJ) initiative that is due to end this month.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The mechanism for the targeted RON95 subsidy is still being fine-tuned and will involve a two-tier pricing system as well as potentially involve using MyKad, said Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Velesto Energy Bhd has proposed a capital reduction of RM1.2 billion, which will be credited to the retained earnings or to set off against any accumulated losses of the company.
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PUTRAJAYA, March 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has announced the acquisition of 30 new aircraft directly from Boeing as part of its fleet modernisation strategy.
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By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, March 21 (Bernama) -- The proposed Labuan’s Phase 1 Waterfront development is set to drive economic growth and provide significant spillover benefits to the island, according to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Assoc Prof Dr Romzi Ationg.