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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Higher wages for civil servants and the introduction of a higher minimum wage remained key factors in catalysing demand and raising affordability for properties across the country this year, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the midday session lower as decliners surged past gainers amid weak market sentiment and persistent selling in index-linked counters.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Former Lembaga Tabung Haji group managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), Datuk Nik Mohd Hasyudeen Yusoff has been appointed as the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) board member for two years, effective Jan 15, 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The five independent directors of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) have not been terminated, contrary to a statement made by Machang Member of Parliament Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CIMB Bank Bhd to extend financing support for its upcoming 5G network rollout.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound and opened higher in early trading today, supported by sustained buying momentum despite Wall Street’s mixed overnight performance.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade as the dollar retreated, sparked by a report hinting at gradual tariff implementations and data showing an unexpected dip in US wholesale inflation, said an analyst.
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LABUAN, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) and Labuan Corporation (LC) must collaborate closely to strengthen the island's economy and ensure the benefits reach the local community, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa 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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has approved the issuance of a digital banking licence to YTL Digital Bank Bhd, a joint venture between YTL Digital Capital Sdn Bhd and Sea Ltd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Food and beverage (F&B) chain operator Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by approximately 60 times.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s indirect wholly owned subsidiary Yinson Production Offshore Holdings Ltd (YPOHL) has secured US$1 billion (RM4.48 billion) investment from a consortium of international investment firms to drive further growth.