PETALING JAYA: The prices of chicken and eggs will be floated from July 1, said Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Malay Mail reported that Mohamad or Mat Sabu said the government subsidies for eggs and chickens would end after June 30, while assuring that the domestic trade and cost of living […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Malaysia’s inflation currently isn’t misbehaving, giving the central bank room to keep up its “conditional pause,” according to a senior official. “If it’s food prices and all the supply shocks, we have a history of seeing through those shocks,” Bank Negara Malaysia’s Assistant Governor Fraziali Ismail said in an interview with Bloomberg Television’s […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: The outlook for the consumer sector remains positive with robust retail trade projected following increased tourism activities and resilient demand for staple-related products. According to MIDF Research, retailers such as Aeon Co (M) Bhd, Padini Holdings Bhd, QL Resources Bhd, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) should benefit from the upward trend in retail sales this year. The research […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: While Malaysia’s trade growth has started to decelerate in line with consensus expectations of a weaker global economy, industry analysts are of the view that strong domestic demand, particularly private consumption and private investment, will help to sustain the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expansion this year. Economic and financial data are signalling […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The countrys inflation rate is expected to remain moderate this year based on the indication of economic data for the next few months, says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. The government is, therefore, optimistic that the country will be able to meet the inflation target of between 2.8% and 3.3% in 2023, he said. […]
Read MoreIndonesia and Malaysia will delay trade talks with the European Union (EU) while they seek fairer treatment for small palm oil producers, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof said the EU’s recently adopted law banning the import of products that come from land cleared of forests was “punitive and […]
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