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2012 Budget Backed By Strong Celestial Forces, Says Astrologer

By Yong Soo Heong

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- An award-winning astrologer, R. S. Maniam, says the presentation of the 2012 Budget by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak from 4.07 pm on Oct 7 will bring about beneficial changes for the rakyat because its timing was supported by positive celestial forces.

Report: Stay United, Work Together, Najib Urges Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysians must stay united and work together as the nation strives for progress, prosperity and a better quality of life, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Report: Federal Government Fiscal Deficit Expected To Decline To 4.7 Pct Of GDP In 2012

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Federal government fiscal deficit is projected to significantly decline to 4.7 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year, says the Finance Ministry.

2012 Budget Business Highlights

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Following are the highlights of the Budget 2012 presented by the Prime Minster Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak here Friday.

Report: Manufacturing Sector Growth To Be Driven By Solar And Medical Device Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector in Malaysia is expected to be driven by higher value-added activities, with new growth initiatives in the solar and medical device industries.

Report: Malaysia To Enhance Efforts To Become Global Islamic Finance Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue its efforts to strengthen its position as an international Islamic financial centre and contribute towards the internationalisation of Islamic finance.

Report: Malaysia's Capital Fund Shows Positive Growth, Says Treasury

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's capital fund showed positive growth between January and July following increased gross and net funds by 31.8 per cent and 28.8 per cent to RM106.2 billion and RM62 billion, respectively, from the same period last year.

Report: Agriculture Sector Expected To Be Stronger This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The agriculture sector this year is expected to experience a stronger growth with value-added envisaged to expand 4.7 per cent compared with 2.1 per cent last year.