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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, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The value of construction work done in Malaysia in 2024 grew by 20.2 per cent to RM158.8 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Local institutions continued to support Bursa Malaysia for the 16th consecutive week, with net purchases totalling RM194.2 million in domestic equities, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF).
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see cautious trading next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) set to fluctuate between 1,580 and 1,600 points, said an analyst.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher for the fourth consecutive session on Friday, with buying mainly in technology and construction stocks, ahead of the release of US jobs report later today, said an analyst.
TANJUNG MALIM, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd has begun constructing a new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant at its high-tech facility here today.
TANJUNG MALIM, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd’s electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Tanjung Malim will mark a new chapter in strengthening the development of the Automotive High Technology Valley (AHTV), said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday as buying interest continued in selected blue chips led by utilities and banking counters, analysts said.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on broad-based buying during the late session, with the market bellwether ending at an intraday high, driven by energy stocks, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s participation in the Sungai Perak Raw Water Transfer Scheme (SPRWTS) development project could potentially bump up Gamuda’s outstanding order book by about 11 per cent to RM41.1 billion.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Northern Solar Holdings Bhd is targeting a 20 per cent rise in revenue growth for the financial year ending March 31 2025 (FY2025) versus RM77.97 million a year ago.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its positive performance at the opening on Thursday, with buying led by the industrial products and construction counters, analysts said.
