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US$169 bil to save 29,000 lives, says study on cost of US shutdowns

Covid-19 cases surging nationwide, prompting many states to again implement restrictions on businesses

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Bursa opens lower amid concerns ahead of Budget vote

FBM KLCI sheds 3.75 points to 1,593.73 as at 9.17am

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Tokyo shares open higher on news of Trump agreeing to transition aid

Nikkei 225 index rises 1.91%, or 486.82 points, to 26,014.19

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Apple extends waiver on app fees for paid events

Extension through June 30 next year benefits pandemic-hit instructors, performers who use apps to hold virtual classes, shows

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US stocks up on new vaccine announcement, Treasury secretary nom

Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 1.1% to 29,591.27

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Govt ups Prihatin aid for small businesses to RM912 mil

304,000 MSMEs now eligible for one-off RM3,000 assistance

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RM143.9 bil direct tax collection in 2021 is a reasonable target, says LHDN

Target backed by economic stimulus packages and global economic growth, says CEO Datuk Seri Sabin Samitah

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Malaysia Airlines offers cheaper tickets to boost domestic travel

Customers can claim up to RM200 discount on economy-, business-class fares

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Boustead Plantations posts RM17.9 mil Q3 net profit

This compared with a net loss of RM34.31 million in the same period last year

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Thailand’s exports shrink 7.26% for Jan-Oct

Contraction results in trade surplus of US$22.67 billion

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Bursa ends mixed as Budget vote nears

Losers lead gainers 674 to 540, while 444 counters are unchanged, 511 untraded and 18 suspended

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Finance Ministry sets up panel to study possible return of GST

It is among various revenue-enhancing measures being looked at

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Only 20% of Budget 2021 can be spent if not approved: Maybank IB

Operations of public services will be hampered, says investment bank