Newz Bits 090112

Reports

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Malaysian news

§         MAS: To increase regional, long haul flights from 25 March

§         Proton: Enter DRB-Hicom

§         E&O: Sime Darby subsidiary applies to intervene in lawsuit

§         Kian Joo: Green light for stake sale to Can-One

§         Landmarks: Sets up arm in Indonesia

§         Tebrau Teguh: Unit in deals to sell Johor land

§         Muhibbah Engineering: PwC hired for Asia Petroleum Hub revamp

§         Harvest Court: Bursa lifts restrictions on Harvest Court securities

§         Construction: Gamuda-MMC, Gadang expected to bid for job

§         Plantation: Palm oil output seen at 9-month low

§         Automotive: Adjustments to motor premiums start Jan 16

§         Automotive: Commercial vehicle segment to lead

§         Economy: Malaysia trade growth expected to be slower

Global news

§         US: Payrolls beat forecasts as unemployment falls

§         Europe: Greek debt writedown should top 50%, Schaeuble aide tells Vima

§         Europe: Hungary goes to IMF

§         China: December lending, money supply signal easing conditions

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