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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The progress in replanting oil palm trees is still lagging, with Malaysia managing to replant 114,000 hectares, or 2.0 per cent of its total planted area in 2024, down from 132,000 hectares (2.3 per cent) in 2023.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher on Wednesday against a muted US dollar ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) January policy meeting minutes.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain solid at 4.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2025, according to local investment banks.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) recorded its highest-ever investment income of RM18.0 billion in 2024, with an overall return of 12.0 per cent.
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BANGI, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Despite facing geopolitical challenges, Malaysia can still attract more foreign investments, especially from companies in countries affected by US trade policies, according to the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- As Thaipusam approaches, vendors across Malaysia face significant shortages and price hikes of key festival essentials, particularly coconuts and flowers, creating challenges for vendors and devotees alike.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished easier on the first trading day of February as heightened risk aversion gripped the market following the United States (US) President Donald Trump’s administration's announcement of new tariffs.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains a key data centre (DC) hub due to its strategic location, abundant resources, cost advantages, and established infrastructure with industry feedback suggesting no major disruptions to upcoming projects, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained its 2025 total industry volume (TIV) forecast of 805,000 units for the automotive industry, supported by forward buying interest following the deferment of new excise duty regulations.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies, comprising 10 ASEAN member states, China, Japan and South Korea, are poised for sustained growth in 2025 despite facing external risks, said ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist Khor Hoe Ee.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd and London-based real estate investor Castleforge marked the next stage in their £1.2 billion (RM6.6 billion) redevelopment of 75 London Wall in the City of London with a groundbreaking ceremony and the signing of one of London’s largest property development loan in recent years, valued at £500 million (RM2.75 billion).