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KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to propel Johor's share of national gross domestic product (GDP) to exceed 12 per cent by 2023, should their investments materialise according to plan, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.
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JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is confident that the state is on the right track to emerge as Malaysia’s new economic driver when it records the highest gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The move by Government-linked Investment Companies (GLICs) and Government-linked Companies (GLCs) to implement a minimum monthly living wage of RM3,100 for 153,000 employees marks a highly significant milestone that can catalyse a broader wage reform across Malaysia’s labour market, according to economists.
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By Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains on solid footing due to its inclusive and long-term economic strategy despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raising concerns over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to global energy supply.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- India is keen to deepen its already robust business linkages with Malaysia in the fast-growing semiconductor industry and digital economy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower on Wednesday but rebounded soon after, supported by continued buying in selected heavyweights amid optimism over the domestic economic outlook, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- SynVista Energy Holdings Pte Ltd (SynVista Energy), a Singapore-headquartered global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered energy storage systems, is investing US$50 million (RM210 million) to establish its first energy storage manufacturing facility in Selangor.
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By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, tracking mixed cues from the regional rubber futures markets amid a stronger ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, a dealer said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has launched the Ihsan Sustainability Investment Account (ISIA) 3.0, the third version of its pioneering Shariah-compliant investment offering.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Tuesday, supported by continued buying in selected heavyweights amid optimism over the economic outlook, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its upward trend at Tuesday’s open, buoyed by persistent weakness in the US dollar.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd today announced a commitment of RM200 million over the next five years (2026 to 2030) under its “Kita Bagi Jadi Komuniti” (KBJK) platform to advance customers and society.