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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Coffee Star, an automated coffee kiosk provider, via its parent company Fario Holdings Sdn Bhd, has signed a strategic partnership deal with Belgium’s Puro Coffee and Saudi Arabia’s Alkeyf Ibtikar to establish a joint venture and tap growing demand in the Middle East country.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- SPC Group’s newly established halal-certified food hub in Johor is set to play a pivotal role in the company’s global expansion while reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a key player in the international halal food industry.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Haos Bhd, a company that produces the local beverage brand Haos Ek?, is expanding into the export market and taking steps towards listing on the Bursa Malaysia in 2028.
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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.
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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.
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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The big data analytics (BDA) market is experiencing robust growth globally and in Malaysia, driven by the rising demand for data-driven solutions, said associate professor in Computer Science and head of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Dr Ian Tan.
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By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The government's move to raise the salaries of civil servants and the minimum wage is set to positively impact the retail and travel sectors, which rely heavily on consumer spending.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Deeper trade agreements and domestic reforms are needed to build economic resilience in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asian Pacific regions, especially during extreme change and uncertainty.
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By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated from yesterday’s gains to close lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, as positive data from the United States prompted investors to return to the greenback.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- About 170 new roles are set to be created and 92 million displaced by 2030, resulting in a net rise of 78 million new jobs, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).