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Published Fri, Sep 22, 2023 · 06:30 PM
    • The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued the first part of its response to the feedback it received on a consultation paper issued in June this year.
    • The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued the first part of its response to the feedback it received on a consultation paper issued in June this year. PHOTO: BT FILE

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    Malaysia inflation rate stable in August, in line with economists’ forecast

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    MALAYSIA’S consumer price index (CPI) increased 2 per cent year on year (yoy) in August, a Department of Statistics Malaysia report indicated on Friday (Sep 22).


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    AFTER nearly five years of renting, Samuel Low was excited to finally leave the rental game and own a home with his wife. They had been saving up for a Housing and Development Board (HDB) resale flat, and were certain the process would be fairly smooth-sailing. 


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    Singapore stocks rise amid mixed regional performance; STI up 0.1%

    THE Straits Times Index (STI) ended Friday (Sep 22) slightly higher after paring early losses. The STI rose 0.1 per cent or 2.01 points to 3,204.82 at the close.

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