1y ago
By D.Arul Rajoo
BRUSSELS, Jan 19 (Bernama) – A positive development on the decision to restart negotiations on the stalled Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) is expected during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s two-day visit to Belgium.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- A gradual salary increase will not lead to excessive inflationary pressures, UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, projected Malaysia’s economy to be resilient in 2024, with a real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 5.0 per cent, supported by robust investment and resilient consumption.
1y ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and gains in benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Deeper trade agreements and domestic reforms are needed to build economic resilience in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asian Pacific regions, especially during extreme change and uncertainty.
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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, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Research Institute's (KRI) latest study finds that the current classification of the Bottom 40 (B40), Middle 40 (M40), and Top 20 (T20) income groups does not accurately reflect the true economic stratification of Malaysian households.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- A well-designed approach can be transformative for Malaysia’s carbon markets as it incentivises industries to reduce emissions while creating a foundation for a robust carbon trading ecosystem, said Engie Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The total industry volume (TIV) for new vehicle sales is expected to decline by four per cent year-on-year to 755,000 units in 2025, compared with 790,000 units in 2024, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
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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).
1y ago
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.