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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Business sentiment among Japanese companies in Malaysia has improved for the fourth consecutive year, even as competition intensifies, according to the Financial Year 2024 Survey by the Japan External Trade Organisation Kuala Lumpur (Jetro).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to close the morning session slightly lower on profit-taking in selected heavyweights, although a mild technical bounce is expected today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (KL:F&N) is well-capitalised to navigate rising energy and wage costs, said chief executive officer Lim Yew Hoe.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting (TAA) has unveiled its inaugural global study titled Future Ready Accountant, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving tax and accounting industry.
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JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Future Finance Forum 2025 is an initiative by AmanahRaya Investment Management (ARIM) designed to equip university students with essential financial literacy skills, fostering the next generation of ethical, responsible, and empowering leaders.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the fourth quarter (4Q) ended Dec 31, 2024, is expected to be weaker than that in 3Q 2024 due to a lower daily average trading value (DATV) for the securities market, according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s share price on Bursa Malaysia was higher at mid-morning after its consortium was appointed as the main contractor to deliver the first civil works package worth over RM8 billion for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on profit-taking after the recent increase.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd’s (99 Speed Mart) share price on Bursa Malaysia had slipped during the afternoon trading, despite analysts projecting a positive outlook based on the company’s growth strategies.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to sustain steady growth in 2025 of above 5.0 per cent, supported by strategic investment, robust fiscal management and economic resilience, said the Ministry of Finance.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s demand for ferrous metals and their value-added products will be well driven by the roll-out of major local infrastructure projects, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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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.