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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd has posted a higher net profit of RM534.58 million in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q FY2026), compared to RM500.57 million a year earlier.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar, aligning with forecasts to reach RM4.10 by year-end, as dovish remarks by US Federal Reserve officials weakened the greenback.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Although the High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) was not implemented, its core principles have been reviewed and incorporated into improvements to existing tax laws through the revised sales tax rates and the expansion of the service tax (SST) scope.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc (SBC Medical) reported total revenue of US$43 million for the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal 2025, down 18 per cent year-on-year for the period ended Sept 30. (US$1=RM4.12)
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has revised the outlooks on China’s ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co Ltd (ZhongAn) to positive from stable while affirming its financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Tropicana Corporation Bhd has issued sukuk wakalah amounting to RM300 million in nominal value under its Islamic medium-term notes (IMTN) programme.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd was the third-most-active counter, with 17.7 million shares traded in mid-morning (11 am) today, as its stock fell 0.26 per cent, or half a sen, to 25.5 sen following a sharp drop in third-quarter (3Q) net profit.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The revised Fair Treatment of Financial Consumers (FTFC) policy document will enable financial service providers (FSP) to take appropriate action to understand vulnerable consumers better and provide the necessary assistance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) spokesperson.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat today passed the allocations for the Supply Bill 2026 at the committee level for the Ministry of National Unity, the Ministry of Economy, and the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities through a voice vote, after witnessing more voice in support than against.
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By Amanina Mohamad Yusof
SHANGHAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is fully confident that the RM3 billion sales target at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase in Shanghai (MIHAS@Shanghai) 2025 can be achieved, based on the performance during the expo’s first and second days.