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LABUAN, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The new Sabah-centric economic strategy is paving the way for more targeted, long-term development efforts, offering renewed hope for the state’s economic recovery and job creation, said an expert.
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By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market finished lower today, dragged down by the mixed trend in the regional rubber futures market and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.
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SEREMBAN, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan state government expects rare earth elements (REE) to make a major contribution to state revenue starting in 2027, the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly was told today.
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By Nor Baizura Basri & Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which aims to drive sustainable growth based on value creation across all sectors, involves RM611 billion in investments to ensure the success of the five-year plan, with RM430 billion being the government’s development allocation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is cautiously optimistic of its financial performance ending March 31, 2026 (FY2026) amid economic headwinds, said group chief executive officer Kellee Kam.
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By M.Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ongoing structural reforms to ensure long-term resilience are critical to defend the economy against global shocks, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said during an exclusive interview with Bernama.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has expressed optimism that Malaysia’s economy remains on a strong growth trajectory due to multiple factors, such as resilient domestic demand and encouraging exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, despite headwinds from impending tariffs.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) – The revised projection for Malaysia’s GDP growth in 2025 by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is a realistic forecast that aligns with the economy’s underlying growth potential, said economist Professor Geoffrey Williams.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The special appreciation announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday took into account the country's fiscal capacity, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global financial platform for modern businesses, has been recognised as a Company of Good (COG) by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) for its meaningful and growing contributions to corporate purpose and community impact in Singapore.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, slightly outpacing previous quarter’s 4.4 per cent.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened nearly flat on Monday, taking a cue from Wall Street’s subdued close last week, as renewed protectionist trade rhetoric from Washington kept investors cautious.