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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) has ramped up its strategic advisory efforts to support Malaysian businesses in navigating the economic challenges posed by the United States’ (US) latest tariff measures.
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By Dr Phar Kim Beng
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs targeting several ASEAN nations, significantly raising import duties on key regional trade partners.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its winning streak for a third consecutive day today, buoyed by renewed investor confidence and strategic repositioning, said UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will remain steadfast in ensuring monetary stability to support sustainable economic growth in the long term.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:
1y ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the third consecutive day today as investors remained cautious ahead of a key trade policy announcement from the United States (US) President Donald Trump.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 -- ASEAN must build a robust and resilient supply chain ecosystem within the region to withstand looming geostrategic challenges, such as the recent tariffs imposed by the United States and the counter-tariffs by those on the receiving end, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 5.0 per cent in 2025, driven by ongoing multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and improving global monetary conditions.
1y ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fourth-quarter 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.0 per cent, leading to a full-year expansion of 5.1 per cent, reflects a strategically resilient economy leveraging domestic strengths amid global uncertainties, according to AmBank Group.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector is well-positioned to benefit from robust investment activities and sustained external demand, RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said.
1y ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies, comprising 10 ASEAN member states, China, Japan and South Korea, are poised for sustained growth in 2025 despite facing external risks, said ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist Khor Hoe Ee.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd remains optimistic about Malaysia’s trade outlook and the manufacturing sector’s growth prospects, given the improved export demand.