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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- UBS Investment Bank remains bullish on gold and expects the precious metal to continue to rally, likely until the second or third quarter of next year, amid global uncertainties.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Research firms have projected a higher gross domestic product (GDP) of between 4.5 and 4.6 per cent from 4.4 per cent previously for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), ahead of this Friday’s announcement.
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By Rosemarie Khoo and Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s first quarter (1Q) 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) figures are set to challenge market expectations as investors attempt to untangle a complex mix of past trade distortions and growing concerns over the country’s economic exposure to China.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services sector grew by 6.0 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), reaching RM630 billion in revenue, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained its 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, citing a lack of clear demand catalysts and mixed earnings prospects across both upstream and downstream segments.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained a 2025 growth forecast of 2.5 per cent for container throughput, underpinned by new services from shipping alliances, and potential front-loading activities during the 90-day tariff pause.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to stay weaker in the near term, given the optimism that a trade deal between the United States (US) and China, and perhaps the rest of the world, would be achieved within the 90-day pause period.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector recorded a 16.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in the value of work done to RM42.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has downgraded its recommendation for Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PChem) to a "Hold” from “Buy”.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's services producer price index (SPPI) rises by 0.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) compared to 0.5 per cent y-o-y in 4Q 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's rubber glove market share in the United States is expected to increase to 55 per cent, despite facing a 10 per cent tariff hike and reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Malaysia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 – The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will consider introducing a special incentive package for businesses affected by United States (US) tariff after assessing its impact, in addition to evaluating its effect on the country’s fiscal position.