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Malaysia remains leader in Islamic finance market
The government's US dollar-dominated sukuk reaffirmed Malaysia's position as the leader in the international Islamic finance market.
Fri Oct 21 2016
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Scholarship programmes continued to strengthen higher education
Scholarship programmes under several ministries have been continued in order to enhance and strengthen the higher education sector.
Fri Oct 21 2016
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Malaysia's 2016 economic growth rate expected to be challenging
According to the 2015/2016 Economic Report, the national economy is expected to grow 4 to 5 percent, namely driven by domestic demand.
Fri Oct 23 2015
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People housing programme sees positive achievements
According to the 2015/2016 Economic Report, 41,263 homes are currently being developed under the Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia Corporation (PR1MA).
Fri Oct 23 2015
![FBM KLCI fell 8.4 percent first 8 months of 2015 FBM KLCI fell 8.4 percent first 8 months of 2015](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71445318889_Bajetbajet.jpg)
FBM KLCI fell 8.4 percent first 8 months of 2015
FBM KLCI declined 8.4 percent in tandem with other markets in the first eight months of 2015.
Fri Oct 23 2015
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Pressure on ringgit, Bursa Malaysia continues amidst global slowdown
According to the 2015/2016 Economic Report, the local currency depreciated some 26.4 percent against the US dollar as at end of September 2015.
Fri Oct 23 2015
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Accountability, discipline to balance hyperconnectivity
MCMC chairman Datuk Mohamed Sharil Mohamed Tarmizi said hyperconnectivity at the tip of one's fingers, had left internet users with no time to think or censor the information load they freely receive.
Sun Nov 23 2014
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Malaysia to see more mega infrastructure and property developments this year
The growth in the construction sector remains firm at 9.6 per cent, led by the civil engineering and residential sub-sectors.
Tue Jun 10 2014