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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2025, against 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent in 2024, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade from January to September 2024 rose 10.2 per cent to RM2.139 trillion, surpassing the RM2 trillion threshold in just nine months, compared to 10 months in 2023, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) expects 10,380 job opportunities to be created via an industrial cluster development in the central region comprising the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- More than 10 companies have visited and initiated discussions on potentially investing in the Silver Valley Technology Park (SVTP), Perak, from the beginning of 2023 to the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant Northeast Group Bhd has urged the government to provide more details on the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) as it seeks a clearer understanding of how the government plans to assist industry players in the upcoming Budget 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is actively crafting innovative and strategic pathways, connecting investors and industry players with local talent to meet the ever-evolving demands of the industry.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector's August 2024 sales value reached RM163.9 billion, reflecting a year-on-year (y-o-y) increase of 7.7 per cent versus a decline of 3.3 per cent in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Department (DOSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have successfully concluded the negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), set to eliminate or reduce tariffs, lower trade barriers, foster private-sector collaboration, and create new investment opportunities.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to several factors, such as the country’s political stability and track record in exercising fiscal responsibility, said UBS Global Research.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s semiconductor industry must diversify and go beyond its heavy reliance on multinational corporations and manufacturing capabilities to secure its position in the global market, especially in the face of potential disruptions, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- According to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), 53 per cent of companies in the electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor sectors are optimistic about the business outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q).
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SERDANG, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and semiconductor giant NXP Malaysia have entered a strategic partnership to boost the growth of Malaysia’s semiconductor and electronics industry.