CLICK TO ENLARGEPETALING JAYA: Private consumption, the driver of the economy, is forecast to grow by 7% to 9% this year despite the risks of a high cost of living fuelled by inflationary pressure. Although there are underlying risks which could hamper private consumption or consumer spending, economists expect the target to be met. For 2021, private consumption grew by 1.9% and 5.5% year on year( y-o-y) in the first quarter( 1Q22), recording the best reading since 2Q21.... Cash transfer progra

8.6% supported by expansion in all component of indices, ” said chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir

PETALING JAYA: The banking sector is expected to post robust net profit growth in the final quarter

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Join our Whatsapp channel FINANCE MINISTER Muhammad Aurangzeb wants to conclude a larger, medium-term deal with the IMF before the current fiscal year is out.... While there was no final decision yet, he said, “ it is our desire that by the time we wrap up this fiscal year an[ agreement] is reached ”.... Some days ago, Mr Sharif, in a break from tradition, decided to chair the ECC, the top policymaking forum....

crude and fuel product inventory data showing robust demand from the world's biggest fuel consumer

crude and fuel product inventory data showing robust demand from the world's biggest fuel consumer

PETALING JAYA: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd( ABMB) is expected to see a pick-up in loan growth for its third quarter( Q3) ended Dec 31, 2021, thanks to the reopening of the economy and the anticipated recovery of small and medium enterprises( SMEs). This could help improve the lender’s asset yield, as well as interest margin amid lower funding cost.In addition, with a sound capital position, the smallest banking group also has the capacity to declare a higher dividend payout ahead, says AmInvestme