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Life insurance industry grows 14.19 pct in 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 -- The life insurance industry registered a 14.19 per cent increase in new business total premiums to RM11.8 billion last year as compared with RM10.3 billion in 2018, driven by an increase in awareness among consumers on the importance of life insurance protection.

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Ringgit Breaches 4.30 Level Against US Dollar, Hits 20-month High

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit breached the RM4.30 level today, hitting a 20-month high against the US dollar, as traders expect the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates between 25 and 50 basis points, said an economist.



FBM KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today in line with the performance of the underlying cash market. 



Bursa Malaysa Ends On A High Note

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended its trading this week on a high note on the back of investors’ anticipation of the United States’ (US) Federal Reserve announcement on interest rate next week.



 
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OPENING, TUESDAY, MAR 9
US4.1180/1230
S'pore3.0479/0520
100 Yen3.7752/7805
Sterling5.6882/6967
Euro4.8769/8833
Source: Bank Negara Malaysia

Reduction in the overnight policy rate (OPR) by Bank Negara Malaysia would be good for consumer spending and investment;
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