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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has pared down its 2024 economic growth forecast for the region to 4.2 per cent, down from 4.4 per cent in July, largely driven by revised growth projections for China and Vietnam.
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today, mirroring most of the regional markets, as sentiment remained cautious due to the Middle East tensions, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd is projecting the fiscal deficit to narrow to 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 from an estimated 4.3 per cent this year, with the growth in government revenue expected to outpace operating expenditure (opex).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The hotel industry is calling on the government to address persistently low room rates and rising operational costs for the upcoming Budget 2025 to be tabled on Oct 18.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound from yesterday's losses at the opening bell today, supported by renewed buying activities in selected heavyweights amid a recovery in the regional markets, according to an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were higher in early trade today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar today but rose versus other major currencies, as the greenback continued to strengthen amid rising geopolitical risks, an analyst said.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday due to the escalation of tension in the Middle East, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued their upward trend on Wednesday, driven by increasing geopolitical risks in the Middle East that heightened investor interest.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market sustained its upward momentum on Wednesday to close higher, in line with gains in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil prices, despite the absence of Chinese players, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT) has secured shareholders’ approval to acquire DPulze Shopping Centre in Cyberjaya for RM320 million.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The affirmative action taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration to protect Bumiputera interests is a positive step, according to Indonesia’s former Economic Minister Chairul Tanjung.
