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May 21, 2009 09:14 PM EST (Bloomberg) - Maybank net falls as loan provisions more than double. (The Trade)

(Source: Bloomberg)

Maybank's Q3 Pre-tax Profit Eases To RM653.9 Million

Maybank posts lower Q3 net profit

Maybank falls most in one month

Maybank profit down on higher provisioning

Maybank records lower 3Q profit

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Despite a significant investment in the fashion industry, little use is made of relevant national and regional design law to register and protect designs. ...

Industries being reinvented in Pearl River Delta

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The survey of 278 companies found that a majority of the respondents believe design is valuable to business profitability. Yet, according to John Heskett, ...

PAS' gross political blunders

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It is natural that in the ebb and flow of politics, there will be good months and bad months for politicians and their political parties. ...

North Korea using Malaysian bank to deal weapons with Myanmar

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(The Korea Herald) - North Korea sought payment through a bank in Malaysia for its suspected shipment of weapons to Myanmar that is being carried on a ...

PETRONAS- the Empire strikes back?

Malaysia Today - ‎37 minutes ago‎
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No plans for e-book computers

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CROSSTALK: To cane or not to cane?

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Caning can still be carried out, says Wee

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Majority of lawyers using BM in court, says Bar Council

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AZMI ANSHAR: Treat maids with compassion

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The latest edict is to stop sending maids to Malaysia. But the Indonesians forget that their maids are not the only game in town. ...

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Malaysia's May exports plunge 29.7pc

Malaysia Today - ‎1 hour ago‎
Foreign investment has also seen a big dip this year. Trade Minister Mustapa Mohamed said yesterday that foreign direct investment for the first five months ...

Qatar Airways to launch flights to Australia later this year

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Obama still popular despite weakening economy, employment

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But the latest opinion polls suggest the president continues to hold public support despite the weak economy. Pres. Barack Obama comments on innovation and ...

Clerk loses identity to phone-y pen-friend

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Aussie help can boost Tour de France hopes: Evans

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North Korea fires Scud missiles - Yonhap

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India to pour billions into upgrading infrastructure

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Temasek looks to its first gusher

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Latin America poised for quick exit from crisis: IADB

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Macedonia trade activity plummets: data

MSN Malaysia News - ‎2 hours ago‎
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Commodity markets stumble on US economic woes

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Hong Kong govt okays plan to extend horse racing season

MSN Malaysia News - ‎2 hours ago‎
... from 78 to 83 meetings, was necessary to boost the city's economy and tourism due to the fierce competition from places such as Macau and Singapore. ...

Dutch bar owners win new victory in fight against smoking ban

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Crude dude with an attitude

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Playing hardball — Bruce Gale

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Firefly buzzing with new routes from Malaysia to Singapore

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It's time to spend

Malaysia Star - ‎3 hours ago‎
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On the fast track

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An electrifying dream

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The art of healing

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Horsing around

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Top diplomat visits Honduras to deliver ultimatum

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