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Kenanga IB Maintains Malaysia's 2025 Distributive Trade Forecast At 6.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained Malaysia’s distributive trade forecast at 6.5 per cent in 2025 from 5.5 per cent in 2024, driven by higher income prospects and tourism.

Services Sector Revenue Up 6.3 Pct To Record High Of RM2.4 Trillion In 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services sector revenue surged 6.3 per cent to a new high RM2.4 trillion in 2024 compared with RM2.3 trillion in the previous year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today. 

Maybank IB Raises 2025 TIV Forecast By Five Pct To 790,000 Units

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) has raised its total industry volume (TIV) forecast for this year by five per cent to 790,000 units, up from its previous estimate of 750,000 units.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Amid Higher DXY

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar amid higher US Dollar Index (DXY) and strong economic data supporting the greenback, an analyst said.

Economic Growth In 2025 To Be Driven By Domestic Demand, Investments -- Alliance Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is poised for growth in 2025 as domestic demand is likely to strengthen further with sustained consumer spending and ongoing increase in investment activities, said Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd. 

Salary Hike A Boon For Retail, Travel Sectors

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The government's move to raise the salaries of civil servants and the minimum wage is set to positively impact the retail and travel sectors, which rely heavily on consumer spending.

Gradual Salary Adjustment Could Strengthen Malaysia's Credit Profile - Analyst

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. 

Property Market Poised For Growth, With Focus On Sustainability, Innovation And Connectivity - Knight Frank Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s property market is poised to grow in 2025 with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and enhanced connectivity with key regions across the country well-positioned to attract local and international investors, paving the way for long-term growth, Knight Frank Malaysia said.

Malaysia's 2025 GDP Steady At 5 Pct - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to hold steady at five per cent in 2025, consistent with the government’s target of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Maybank IB: Malaysian Consumer Sector Poised For Strong Year In 2025

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.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against Greenback Amid Upbeat US Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on the final trading day of the week, pressured by a stronger greenback following upbeat US economic data that exceeded market expectations.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Trends

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, with market sentiments supported by an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets and concerns over the global natural rubber supply caused by adverse weather, a dealer said.