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Govt borrowing cost increases RM830 mln a year due to EPF withdrawals of RM101 bln
The negative impact from portfolio balancing by the EPF due to withdrawals by its members has caused the borrowing cost of the government to increase due to added interest payments.
Mon Mar 14 2022
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Banks expect recovery in household loan growth in 2H2020
Banks are expecting some recovery in household loan growth in the second half of 2020 amid low borrowing costs and improving labour market conditions, said Bank Negara Malaysia.
Wed Oct 14 2020
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Asian markets struggle, oil losses widen on glut woe
There is a chance borrowing costs could rise as soon as next month, but most bets are on a move just before the end of the year, or in February.
Wed Aug 24 2016