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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) has indicated that the business outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q 2024) remained positive, with the Business Confidence Index (BCI) reaching nearly 105 points.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd’s (AmBank Group) net profit for the second quarter (2Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, climbed to RM500.57 million from RM469.78 million in the same period a year ago.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, amid a firm US Dollar Index (DXY) as the Federal Reserve (Fed) minutes signalled a pause in the rate cut cycle.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The government has targeted oil palm replanting on 77,000 hectares of land over the next five years (2025–2029) to ensure the palm sector remains sustainable and competitive through the implementation of an oil palm replanting programme, specifically among smallholders.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) posted a higher net profit of RM210.37 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024), compared to RM94.76 million in the same period last year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) became the second biggest loser on Bursa Malaysia at midday after its first-quarter earnings for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (1Q FY2025) missed expectations.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is currently leading the region's initial public offering (IPO) market, with increasing participation from both institutional and retail investors, reflecting growing interest in capital markets.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) stood at RM86.02 million compared with RM91.74 million posted in 3Q 2023.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent) of South Korea’s NongHyup Property and Casualty Insurance Company Limited (NH P&C).
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LABUAN, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The inaugural Labuan Connect! event brought the spotlight to local entrepreneurs under the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI), offering them a platform to showcase their products to a broader audience.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) has successfully assisted 612,692 entrepreneurs with financing worth RM6.45 billion from January to September 2024.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The MADANI leadership has witnessed the formation of a new era of inclusivity, integrity, and productive national development, further strengthening Malaysia’s economic and social performance, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.