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S P Setia 2Q net profit down 69% on absence of one-off gain

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, S P Setia said the fair value gain of RM343.8 million arose from the remeasurement of existing equity stake in Setia Federal Hill Sdn Bhd when the group acquired the remaining stake in the company, which has since become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the group.
 

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Global recession fear overplayed — BNM

“I think the recession fear is overplayed at this point in time. What we are seeing is just lower growth compared to our long-term average,” said BNM Economics Department director Fraziali Ismail.

 

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BNM: Global recession fears overplayed

In a media briefing today on the implications of the US-China trade war, BNM Economics Department director Fraziali Ismail. said the central bank estimated that even if the US and China goes into a full blown trade war, where every trade between them is tariffed, his team estimated that global growth will be cut to 1.5%.

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GDB buys 70% stake in Eco Geotechnics for RM5.96m

Founded in 2011, Eco Geotechnics is a construction contractor specialising in major geotechnical and foundation engineering works, which includes bored, caisson and micro piling solutions, diaphragm walls, earth retaining systems, soil treatment, earthworks, basement works as well as general construction.

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