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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a positive outlook for exports, projecting a growth rate of 7.3 per cent for the year based on current indicators.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) have established a strategic partnership focused on enhancing Malaysia’s economic and investment climate through data-driven research, analysis, and collaboration.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian airports served 8.7 million air passengers in August, a 12.7 per cent growth from the 7.7 million passengers recorded in August 2023, reflecting continued robust growth across both international and domestic sectors.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade has continued its stellar performance in August, growing 18.6 per cent year-on-year to RM252.65 billion -- the fastest growth rate in 22 months, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has raised its total industry volume (TIV) forecast for this year to 790,000 units, up from its previous estimate of 740,000 units.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is unlikely to move in direct lockstep with the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) aggressive move which slashed interest rates by a half-point during its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting yesterday.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the greenback on a lack of buying interest despite a 50 basis points US interest rate cut decision by the US Federal Reserve (Fed).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd foresees a lower fiscal deficit of 3.5 per cent in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-term Review (12MP MTR) for Budget 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) must continuously enhance its capabilities to improve safety, security, and capacity, ensuring it can meet emerging regional and global challenges.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Glove counters rose in early Tuesday trading following a recent announcement by the US Trade Representative (USTR) on substantial tariff increases imposed on Chinese imports, including a phased tariff structure for medical face masks and surgical gloves.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Tucked away behind the scenes and high above the ground, the role played by a group of unsung heroes is just as crucial as that of pilots, if not more stressful.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will bring 10 Malaysian gaming industry players to one of Asia’s largest games exhibitions, the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024, to enhance Malaysia’s global gaming presence.