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KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Apples and oranges are exempted from the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) as these fruits cannot be cultivated in Malaysia and are widely consumed by the public, says Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- A rousing performance across key economic sectors lifted Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), in line with the GDP advance estimates and higher than the 4.2 per cent growth recorded in 1Q 2024.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services sector grew by 6.0 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), reaching RM630 billion in revenue, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its mutual halal certification agreement with Indonesia and the gradual removal of egg price controls, describing them as bright spots in the country’s economic landscape.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The timeline for completion of the Aerotrain project at KL International Airport (KLIA) is completely unrelated to the recent privatisation of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), said its chairman Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) based on advance estimates, easing from a five per cent expansion in the previous quarter, backed by domestic activities and steady demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the plantation sector, citing strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a persistent global supply deficit despite weaker exports.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s air passenger traffic reached 9.2 million in January 2025, marking a 28.2 per cent surge from January 2024, said the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- China has outlined a comprehensive strategy to drive economic growth in 2025, leveraging targeted stimulus measures and high-level policy frameworks to sustain momentum despite global uncertainties.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Pacific Prime CXA has been honoured with the prestigious Top IDP Broking Firm 2024 award at the Chubb Lunar New Year 2025 celebration held recently at the Orchard Hotel, Singapore.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The total industry volume (TIV) in January 2025 declined by 40 per cent to 48,732 units compared with 81,735 units in December 2024, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
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KUCHING, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Sarawak’s economy is expected to grow between five and six per cent this year, according to state Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.