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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The trend of declining fiscal deficit reflects the government's commitment to reducing the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, ensuring it stays below 60 per cent in the medium term, as stipulated by the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) investment income rose by RM5 billion to RM19.67 billion in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, from RM14.67 billion in 3Q 2023.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects stronger throughput volume growth in 2025 for Westports Holdings Bhd driven by a recovery in transhipment volumes and sustained gateway cargo volumes.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd’s earnings performance is commendable despite the rather saturated market view with regards to competitive pricing, quota and speed offerings, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
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LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s Islamic Digital Asset Centre (IDAC), launched in 2022, has marked major milestones, with digital assets now collectively valued at US$820 million.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained marginally higher, tracking Wall Street’s strong overnight performance and aligning with most regional peers.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s re-election as the United States (US) President is expected to accelerate the China Plus One strategy, benefitting Malaysia through higher investments and enhanced export potential, particularly in sectors such as electronics, machinery, and palm oil.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, weighed by cautious investor sentiment despite Wall Street's robust performance overnight.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has indicated that Gamuda Bhd may replace Genting Malaysia Bhd in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) in the index’s upcoming review next month.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The introduction of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution by foreign workers aims to facilitate wage equity in the country, ensuring that local labour is not disadvantaged along the way, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained firm at midday as investors awaited the US presidential election results and Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR) due later today.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The government estimates the range of assets under management (AUM) to be between RM500 million and RM1.2 billion within the first five years of implementing the family office scheme, targeting families from within the country, the region and abroad, such as from the Middle East.