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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Deeper trade agreements and domestic reforms are needed to build economic resilience in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asian Pacific regions, especially during extreme change and uncertainty.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).
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By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional peers amid a challenging global economic landscape.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 -- The first comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), will boost trade and investment relations between both countries.
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From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Economic and geopolitical factors are slowing growth in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, which consists of 21 member economies, according to the APEC Regional Trends Analysis report.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year represents an opportunity to advance regional collaboration in critical sectors including in takaful and re-takaful, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands ready for a new era of investment, supported by a clear vision for economic transformation and a commitment to attracting investments aligned with the nation’s high-growth and sustainable future, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government is adopting a pragmatic approach in planning the country’s economic development, said Economic Minister Mohd Rafizi Ramli.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent at its meeting today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic outlook for 2025 appears optimistic, with a mix of opportunities and challenges ahead, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to review and determine appropriate policy changes for subsidy retargeting as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the national economy and ensure sustainable fiscal management.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and favourable growth prospects will enable the country to attract high-quality investments and position Malaysia as a preferred destination for investors.