KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s total exports rose almost 19% to RM935.4bil in 2017 – the strongest growth since 2005 and a record high – underpinned by exports of electrical and electronics (E&E) and also major commodities. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said on Wednesday imports grew about 20% to RM838.14bil, driven by higher […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Property consultancy Knight Frank Malaysia expects the local industrial property sub sector to see increasing capital inflows from Chinese investments. Knight Frank Malaysia capital markets executive director Allan Sim said the industrial and mixed-use assets in Malaysia will be buoyed by the rising interests from Chinese investors into the manufacturing sector – where […]
Read MoreWHILE it is too early to calculate any benefits from the proposed link between the Singapore and Malaysia stock markets, it would likely generate interest particularly among retail investors and potentially increase securities revenue for the Singapore Exchange (SGX), said DBS Group Research. The SGX and Bursa Malaysia (BM) are set to be connected by […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – The Singapore and Malaysia stock markets are set to be connected by a trading link by the end of this year which will allow investors to trade and settle shares in both markets in a more convenient and cost-efficient way. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Maybank Investment Bank Research has cautioned investors to brace for more downside volatility on Tuesday after the overnight tumble on Wall Street, though it sees the selldown to temporary. “Expect another bloodbath today following the steep correction in Wall Street overnight. Weaker oil price could also weigh on the stock market. “Technically, we […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Companies that have been slapped with additional taxes by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) may not be as badly impacted as initially envisaged. According to sources, most of the companies have been negotiating with the IRB and are close to settling the issue and they do not have to pay the high taxes […]
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