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KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia on Monday marked the golden jubilee of the iconic BMW 3 Series with the launch of its new BMW M340i xDrive Edition 50 Jahre, a limited edition model introduced in celebration of the model's 50th anniversary. First introduced in the 1970s, the BMW 3 Series has played a defining role not only in shaping the global identity of the BMW brand but also in embedding itself in the fabric of Malaysia's automotive heritage.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Recent exemptions to sweeping US import tariffs on electronics could spark a relief rally in the Malaysian technology sector but it will be short-lived, analysts said. Local tech stocks extended their rebound into the third day on Monday following the weekend announcement of US tariff exemption on key consumer electronics and chips imported largely from China.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's unemployment rate is expected to average 3.2 per cent in 2025, amid potential challenges from evolving global trade uncertainties, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB). The firm said the state of "full employment" is accompanied by firmer income growth amid Phase 1 of civil service pay on Dec 1, 2024 and monthly minimum wage hike to RM1,700 from RM1,500 on Feb 1, 2025, which is positive for consumer spending.

1 week ago | nst.com.my | Azanis Shahila Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: Recent exemptions to sweeping US import tariffs on electronics could spark a near-term relief rally in the Malaysian technology sector, analysts said. Public Investment Bank Bhd said the move would help ease concerns over global supply chains, with producers under increasing pressure to relocate or diversify their production lines amid a challenging operating landscape.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's manufacturing investments and expansion plans are expected to be delayed amid uncertainties over the US tariff rate on Malaysia, said Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd. The current base tariff of 10 per cent on Malaysia will rise to 24 per cent if a trade deal is not reached with the US. The firm said exports could also be disrupted as negotiations over how to share the tariff costs between end-consumers, importers and exporters may be prolonged.