Accountants Play Critical Role In Improving Companies Sustainablity Practices — Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Accountants play a critical role in guiding companies to improve their sustainability practices, particularly in governance by ensuring high-quality, reliable disclosures are aligned with international standards, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation To Be Implemented In Second Half Of 2025 -- Amir Hamzah 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- The rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies will be implemented in the second half of 2025, said Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

ASEAN Summit To Discuss US Tariff Issues At Bilateral Level -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The 46th ASEAN Summit taking place today and tomorrow at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) will discuss the United States’ (US) tariff issue at the bilateral level and between heads of state, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation Now Fully Under MoF's Purview - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The decision on the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation plan has been fully handed over to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) following a Cabinet decision, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

1Q GDP Growth In Line With Advance Estimates, Higher Than Previous Corresponding Quarter -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- A rousing performance across key economic sectors lifted Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), in line with the GDP advance estimates and higher than the 4.2 per cent growth recorded in 1Q 2024.

Govt Will Consider Current Economic Conditions For Any Targeted RON95 Subsidy Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The government will take into account the current economic situation when deciding on the implementation of the RON95 targeted subsidy, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Trade Protectionism Disrupts Global Trade - ASEAN+3

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Rising trade protectionism impacts global trade, causing economic fragmentation that affects trade, investment, and capital flows throughout the region, as concluded in the 28th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM+3).

GLICs Adopt Living Wage Policy For All Permanent Malaysian Employees

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have collectively implemented a living wage policy, ensuring all permanent Malaysian employees now earn above the monthly living wage threshold. 

Amir Hamzah: ASEAN’s Neutrality Works

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has consistently maintained a neutral stance in its relations with both the United States (US) and China, and this remains central to the region’s diplomatic approach, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

BNM's OPR Decisions Based On Measured Approach, Not Preemptive -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) takes a measured approach in managing the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), describing it as a powerful policy instrument that should be used only when circumstances warrant it.

Malaysia Seeks To Maintain Good Ties With The United States -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with the United States (US), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Won't Be Fixated On Growth Forecasts But Will Focus On Building Resilience -- Amir Hamzah