KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth, which reached 5.1 per cent in 2024, has provided direct benefits for the people, including higher wages, quality job opportunities, better social assistance and protection, as well as growth in business and trade, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to be positive with a 5.1 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2024, in line with advance estimate and within the Finance Ministry's (MoF) official target of between 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent y-o-y, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB Research).
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in 2024 increased to 70.4 per cent compared to 70 per cent the previous year, according to Labour Force Statistics, Malaysia, December and fourth quarter 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is expecting to list 60 initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025, with a total market capitalisation of RM40.2 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is poised for growth in 2025 as domestic demand is likely to strengthen further with sustained consumer spending and ongoing increase in investment activities, said Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a pace of 4.6 per cent this year, driven by increased domestic spending and investment, alongside continued expansion in external trade, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Standard Chartered (Stanchart) forecasts the ringgit to reach 4.40 against the US dollar by the end of 2025, maintaining a positive outlook due to favourable positioning for domestic financial assets.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 3.6 per cent year-on-year in November 2024, driven by sustained output growth in the manufacturing sector, according to the Department of Statistics (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Construction outfit Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd has secured a RM256.4 million contract from Eastern & Oriental Express Sdn Bhd (E&OE) to undertake building construction works in Elmina West, Shah Alam.
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Building on its strong economic performance in 2024, Malaysia is poised to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand by up to 6.0 per cent, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended gains to close higher against the greenback on Thursday on rising confidence that there will be another US interest rate cut in the middle of the month.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, in line with most regional markets, with investors continuing to buy selected heavyweight stocks, led by utility counters.
