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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is expected to maintain a sustainable growth rate of 5.0 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 4.9 per cent in 2024, supported by a stable labour market condition, conducive fiscal and monetary policies amid lingering external uncertainties, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking loan growth is projected at 6.0 per cent in 2025 amid uncertainties in foreign trade policies, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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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).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) projects a total industry volume (TIV) of 805,000 units for the automotive industry in 2025, a marginal increase from an estimated 800,000 units in 2024.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- As 2024 draws to a close, the automotive industry stands out not only because of the better-than-expected vehicle sales for the third year running but also due to the much-anticipated launch of Malaysia’s very own electric vehicle (EV).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s automotive industry experienced a major transformation this year, driven by a surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the rise of Chinese automakers, and evolving consumer preferences, according to integrated car e-commerce platform Carsome.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have continued to progress this year despite facing challenges in adapting to market changes and regulatory shifts, particularly in their transition towards the digital-first economy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects inflation to rise in 2025, driven by domestic policy reforms such as the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation and an expanded sales and services tax (SST) scope.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) including Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will continue to monitor and improve governance in investment evaluation processes, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has raised its financial year 2025 and 2026 (FY2025–FY2026) earnings forecasts for Sime Darby Bhd by two per cent to account for an upward revision of its 2025 Perodua sales volume assumption to 330,000 units from 310,000 units.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has emphasised that the targeted rationalisation of diesel subsidies starting in June 2024 is not the main cause of the rise in costs of goods in the manufacturing sector, which led to the decline in the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in July 2024.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd's shares climbed nearly five per cent following a strong surge in net profit announced yesterday.