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ADB Raises 2024 Economic Growth Forecast For Developing Asia, The Pacific

JAKARTA, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 5.0 per cent this year, up from the previous estimate of 4.9 per cent in April.

ADB Raises 2024 Economic Growth Forecast For Developing Asia, The Pacific

JAKARTA, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 5.0 per cent this year, up from the previous estimate of 4.9 per cent in April.

RHB IB Estimates RM90 Bln Development Expenditure For Construction Sector In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has estimated a net development expenditure of around RM90 billion in Budget 2025 as Malaysia enters the final year of the 12th Malaysia Plan.

RHB IB Predicts Reduced Petronas Dividend In 2025 Amid Falling Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has estimated that the dividend payout from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) will be lower than RM32 billion in 2025, attributed to a weaker performance in 2024 amid declining oil prices.

CPO Futures Ends Higher For Fifth Consecutive Day, Weighed Down By Strong Ringgit

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their upward trend to close higher for the fifth consecutive day although the gains were smaller, nearly half of yesterday’s on the most active December contract.

Ringgit Jumps To 34-month High Vs US Dollar After China Unveils Stimulus Measures

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday, reaching its highest level in 34 months after China unveiled a stimulus package aimed at revitalising its economy.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As China's Stimulus Measures Lift Regional Sentiment  

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday, driven by a positive Wall Street performance overnight and after China announced a stimulus package to jumpstart its struggling economy, sparking a rally in regional and global shares.

MAPIM Calls For Cross-political Support To Revitalise, Propel Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) has called on all parties, regardless of political ideology, to support the MADANI Government’s efforts to revitalise and strengthen the national economy in the current situation where the ringgit continues to strengthen.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On China’s Stimulus Support 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in positive territory, aligning with regional peers and bolstered by new stimulus measures from China, according to an analyst.

Investors Eye Budget 2025 For Family Office Framework In Malaysia - OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Investors are keenly awaiting Budget 2025, scheduled for Oct 18, for announcements on the regulatory framework for establishing family offices in Malaysia, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street's Overnight Performance 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s losses to open higher today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight upbeat performance, said an analyst.

RON95 Targeted Subsidy Can Influence Malaysia's Inflation Trends, Says Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate easing to 1.9 per cent in August 2024 has raised concerns about the implications of a RON95 targeted subsidy mechanism, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.