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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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CPO Futures Seen Quiet Next Week Amid Holiday Break

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade quietly next week due to the Chinese New Year festivities, according to Interband Group of Companies' senior palm oil trader, Jim Teh.



FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Move In Tight Range Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade in a tight range due to the holiday-shortened trading period amid the festive season.



Rubber Market Set For Modest Gain Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Rubber market prices and demand are expected to remain volatile, with a slight upward trend forecast for next week, driven by unpredictable weather in southern Thailand, according to industry expert Denis Low.



 
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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

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