1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade after the company announced an interim and special dividend, despite weaker results for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024).
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From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed the government’s readiness to collaborate with and assist the new Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Kuala Lumpur, whose establishment was announced by Hong Kong early this year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), driven by strong investment activities and continued improvement in exports.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that any form of protectionism will affect countries in terms of trade and investment.
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From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Economic and geopolitical factors are slowing growth in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, which consists of 21 member economies, according to the APEC Regional Trends Analysis report.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects stronger throughput volume growth in 2025 for Westports Holdings Bhd driven by a recovery in transhipment volumes and sustained gateway cargo volumes.
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KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is projected to experience resilient economic growth of five to six per cent in 2024 due to strong external demand, increased domestic activities and easing inflationary pressures.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its downward momentum against the US dollar on Thursday, albeit marginally, weighed by a decline in Malaysia's international reserves, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserves stood at US$117.6 billion (US$1 = RM4.40) as of Oct 30, 2024, compared to US$119.6 billion on Oct 15, 2024.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s re-election as the United States (US) President is expected to accelerate the China Plus One strategy, benefitting Malaysia through higher investments and enhanced export potential, particularly in sectors such as electronics, machinery, and palm oil.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government is adopting a pragmatic approach in planning the country’s economic development, said Economic Minister Mohd Rafizi Ramli.