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KUCHING, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The financial knowledge of Malaysians has significantly improved since 2016 and is approaching the level of developed countries, however, there are still three challenges hindering further progress towards becoming a financially literate society.
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KUCHING, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) and its member companies officially launched the “i-MULA 50 Starter Pack” in Sarawak today as part of the Karnival Celik Kewangan (KCK) Sarawak held here from Nov 15-17.
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KUCHING, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has expanded its social finance initiatives through several partnerships sealed at the ongoing Financial Literacy Carnival (KCK) 2024, which will run until tomorrow.
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YAN, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Residents and traders in the Yan district are encouraged to buy and sell using electronic or cashless payment methods, known as e-Duit, to facilitate daily financial transactions and make life easier and more convenient.
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range next week following the US dollar’s recent rally amid anticipation of slower United States (US) interest rate cuts, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
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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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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Despite the absence of mega project developments in Budget 2025, existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth next year, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) welcomed Malaysia’s removal from a US currency manipulation watch list, affirming the ringgit’s market-driven status.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to head into the midday break lower, with selling pressure seen across the board despite the release of positive third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures released at noon.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is projected to average 2.0 per cent to 3.5 per cent in 2025, factoring in domestic policy measures outlined in Budget 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today announced a liberalisation of foreign exchange policy (FEP) for multilateral development banks (MDBs) and qualified non-resident development financial institutions (DFIs), aiming to facilitate their investments in key growth areas in Malaysia
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), driven by strong investment activities and continued improvement in exports.