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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- A gradual salary increase will not lead to excessive inflationary pressures, UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Reforms are crucial steps to transform Malaysia into a more resilient and vibrant economy capable of adapting to domestic and global challenges.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) believes the Malaysian consumer sector is poised for a strong year in 2025, driven by robust macroeconomic factors and government assistance that are expected to boost disposable income, improving consumer sentiment and spending capacity.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Credit to the private non-financial sector grew by 5.2 per cent in November versus 5.1 per cent in October 2024, driven mainly by higher growth in corporate bonds (3.8 per cent; October 2024: 2.6 per cent), according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Permaju Industries Bhd has proposed a capital reduction of up to RM258 million via the cancellation of its issued share capital “which is lost and unrepresented by available assets.”
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$118.35 billion (US$1=RM4.45), while other foreign currency assets stood at US$255.72 million as at end-November 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposal to abolish the flat-rate method for calculating personal financing is seen as a significant step towards improving the financial health of households, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter of the financial year ended Feb 28, 2025 (3Q 2025) fell to RM62.07 million from RM85.55 million last year.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government’s acquisition of a major stake in Affin Bank Bhd and Public Bank’s purchase of equity in LPI Capital Bhd, plus banks generally being highly profitable, were the major news items in Malaysia’s banking and financial landscape this year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Malaysia’s non-life insurance segment, citing sustained underwriting and pricing discipline.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Vietnam’s Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO) financial strength rating of B++ (good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (good), and the country National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (exceptional).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- BioLopp, Gula Cakery and HiiVolt, three emerging enterprises have been named as the top three winners for the BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition, an event that celebrates and recognises Malaysia’s top emerging enterprises.