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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- In just two years of being in power, the MADANI government has reached a pivotal turning point in Malaysia's economic reforms, alongside efforts to address inefficiencies in state-owned entities, building on the resilient economic foundation laid in its first year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are encouraged to explore investment opportunities in Kenya, especially in the agriculture sector, which requires smart farming techniques and industrialised know-how, as well as in the halal industry.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower today amid Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight while US futures were marginally lower following Nvidia’s announcement which showed that its revenue forecast fell short of expectations, suggesting that its rapid growth may be nearing its limits.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Three reputable construction players, namely MMC-Gamuda KVMRT Sdn Bhd, IJM Construction Sdn Bhd and Sunway Construction Group Bhd, have won the Best Project awards at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2024 recently.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- WCT Bhd, the engineering and construction division of WCT Holdings Bhd (WCT), has bagged the International Achievement Award at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2024 for its outstanding completion of the Lusail Development Project in Doha, Qatar.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) has outlined various initiatives to enhance the skills of Malaysian workers as they face the challenges of an increasingly competitive job market.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today on subdued demand, tracking losses in the US COMEX gold market, an analyst said.
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By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- IAQ Solutions Sdn Bhd received the ‘Builder of the Year’ Award at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2024, in recognition of the Robert Bosch testing manufacturing plant project.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today dragged by continued selling in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services and utilities sectors, amid a mixed performance in regional peers.
1y ago
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market continued its upward trend to end higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a rally in regional rubber futures markets and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC) continues to monitor the domestic financial market conditions amidst key global developments, namely the outcome of the recent US election and concerns surrounding China’s economic growth prospects.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- A total of RM44.2 million has been withdrawn by contributors from the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Akaun Sejahtera since the i-Lindung programme was introduced in July 2022, up until September this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.