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Article: MALAYSIAN NEWSPAPER HIGHLIGHTS - NOV 3, 2009.

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November 3, 2009
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 Asia Pulse - Highlights of today's newspapers:

BUSINESS TIMES:

- Affin Bank has set a five-year target to reach the levels of its biggest rivals in terms of profitability and efficiency.

- Affin Bank Bhd recently launched a savings account tailored for senior citizens called AffinGOLD, in a move to further strengthen its growth in retail deposits.

- Malaysia was the first to move halal products in a big way into the global market but has since fallen far behind more aggressive rivals.

- The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has delayed its greenhouse gas (GHG) criteria for the industry until its ...

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