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From M. Saraswathi
RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The largest South American country Brazil is strategically located for Malaysian semiconductor industry’s “Plus One” strategy to de-risk their supply chain resiliency.
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SUBANG JAYA, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Airbus Helicopters is optimistic about its growth in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region through 2025, driven by rising demand in both civil and military sectors, particularly for emergency medical services (EMS), as the region’s economic development and security needs expand.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank expects loan growth in the banking sector to taper to 4.0-5.0 per cent in 2025 on a potential tariff driven slowdown in exports and risk to consumption spending from the RON 95 rationalisation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
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By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) expects the rubber market to trade positively next week, following the delay in the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The decision by several international institutions to revise Malaysia's economic growth projections reflects their confidence in the country's prospects for the year, said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock
BANGKOK, Nov 13 (Bernama) – The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is emphasising capacity building to support smallholders in adopting sustainable practices for producing Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO).
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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 has significant potential to become a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in ASEAN, thanks to its 40-year history in automotive production since 1983 and its strong semiconductor cluster, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group foresees a slightly slower year-on-year (y-o-y) gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.1 per cent for Malaysia in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024), down from the official advance estimate of 5.3 per cent.
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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 5 (Bernama) -- In view of Malaysia’s impending ASEAN chairmanship next year, the government has been urged to make the green economy as one of its main agendas.