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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Despite the absence of mega project developments in Budget 2025, existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth next year, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today announced a liberalisation of foreign exchange policy (FEP) for multilateral development banks (MDBs) and qualified non-resident development financial institutions (DFIs), aiming to facilitate their investments in key growth areas in Malaysia
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) is expected to moderate to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), supported by continued expansion across most sectors, particularly manufacturing and services, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to maintain its strong economic growth momentum while prioritising the sustainable development goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on climate change, renewable energy, and emerging technologies -- areas where China has demonstrated significant strength.
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KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is projected to experience resilient economic growth of five to six per cent in 2024 due to strong external demand, increased domestic activities and easing inflationary pressures.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has introduced future-proof policy frameworks to attract and support foreign investors while advancing its economic ambitions.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector's sales value for September 2024 reached RM162.3 billion, reflecting a 2.9 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Department (DOSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s re-election as the United States (US) President is expected to accelerate the China Plus One strategy, benefitting Malaysia through higher investments and enhanced export potential, particularly in sectors such as electronics, machinery, and palm oil.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent based on global assumptions for a Goldilocks backdrop following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential elections.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent at its meeting today.
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SHANGHAI, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the Malaysia Pavilion at the seventh China International Import Export (CIIE) held at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, China.
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SHANGHAI, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the Malaysia Pavilion at the seventh China International Import Export (CIIE) held at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, China.