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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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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended its four-day rally, tracking Wall Street’s Friday sell-off, as investors brace for key US economic data and remain concerned over President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar as market sentiment remained cautious following the latest US inflation data and ongoing policy uncertainties.
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PUCHONG, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Comprehensive and proactive cooperation and involvement between the local community and the agencies involved are crucial to ensuring that every government programme has a positive impact on the people.
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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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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session easier today, mirroring the global market performance following last Friday’s sell-off on Wall Street and the ongoing negative sentiment affecting United States (US) stock futures due to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia commended the government’s efforts to boost foreign investment in high-tech and digital sectors.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today as investors stayed cautious ahead of key economic data releases this week and the Chinese New Year break.
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) continues to closely monitor the balance of risks related to domestic inflation and the growth outlook to ensure that Malaysia’s monetary policy stance remains conducive to sustainable growth amid price stability.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, primarily driven by the United States (US) President Donald Trump's inauguration speech, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry achieved a record Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 816,747 units in 2024, surpassing the 800,000-unit mark for the first time.