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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: Government To Focus On Seven Core Areas To Achieve High-Income Status

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The government will focus on seven core areas next year in the bid to achieve a high-income status for the country with the well-being of the people and tackling the effects of weak external sector on the economy given utmost priority, according to the 2011/2012 Economic Report.

Report: Malaysia Continues To Enjoy Full Employment In 2011

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- With growth in demand for labour outpacing supply, the economy will continue to operate under conditions of full employment this year, according to 2011/2012 Economic Report released by the Finance Ministry.

Report: Govt Expects Global Growth, Trade And Investment To Remain Weak Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The government expects global growth, trade and investment to remain weak next year as global economic conditions remain challenging amid growing uncertainties over the slow recovery pace in advanced economies.

Report: Monetary Policy To Remain Accommodative Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's monetary policy will remain accommodative next year to support growth, says the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Report: Malaysia's External Position To Remain Strong

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's external position is expected to remain strong next year backed by steady intra-regional trade and services related activities, said the Treasury Economic Report 2010/2011.

Najib Checks On Final 2012 Budget Preparations

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Thursday night monitored final preparations involving Finance Ministry's staff ahead of tomorrow's tabling of the 2012 Budget.

Budget To Focus On Those Most Affected By Rising Cost Of Living - RAM Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- RAM Holdings Bhd expects the government to focus on the low to middle income group as well as the disadvantaged, single parents, senior citizens and others most affected the rising cost of living in its 2012 Budget Friday.