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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore are the two countries in ASEAN with well-established credit bureaux which aggregate extensive data from various sources, supported by the high level of banking penetration in their economies, according to Moody’s.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The measures outlined in Budget 2025 aim to reshape the economy by fostering growth and attracting quality investments while balancing fiscal consolidation, "raising the ceiling" for economic growth, and "raising the floor" to elevate living standards, according to analysts.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s multi-pronged strategy demonstrates a focus on fiscal consolidation while supporting economic growth and maintaining social safety nets, said the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) has reported that advance estimates indicate Malaysia's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, following a robust 5.9 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.
HAINAN (China), Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains open and welcoming to Chinese companies seeking to list on Bursa Malaysia whether for their first or second listing exercise, in line with both countries’ shared goals of fostering innovation and promoting high-value products and services.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to hold steady within a narrow band of 1,655 to 1,665 as investors digest the national Budget 2025 announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain stable next week although it may face downward pressure due to the current bullish outlook of the US dollar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Petroleum-related revenue is expected to register a lower collection of RM62 billion, accounting for 18.3 per cent of the federal government's total revenue in 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The federal government revenue is estimated to grow 5.5 per cent to RM339.7 billion next year from the RM322.1 billion expected in 2024, in tandem with a better economic outlook next year, said the Finance Ministry (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysian labour market is projected to remain stable in 2025, boosted by better domestic and foreign economic growth prospects.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to advance ASEAN's economic prosperity and regional integration by leveraging its resources and digital infrastructure, bolstered by a stable government and effective policies, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The global economic outlook is expected to improve steadily next year, which will indirectly help boost trade and local demand for goods and services.
