Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar At The Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today, boosted by optimism over the upcoming Budget 2025, which will be announced this Friday.

FBM KLCI Pares Gains But Stays In Positive Territory

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared gains but stayed in positive territory at the close on Monday, on buying interest in banking, telecommunications and commodity-related stocks. 

Budget 2025 Set To Expand Tax Base With Expected Sugar Tax, HVGT, GloBE -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to unveil new tax measures in the upcoming Budget 2025, set to be tabled this Friday, as the tax base has shown limited growth since the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was abolished in 2018.

Government Channels RM5.76 Bln To 261,651 MSME Entrepreneurs - KUSKOP

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government has channelled RM5.76 billion in financing to 261,651 micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) entrepreneurs from January to August this year through the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (KUSKOP) and its agencies.

Budget 2025: Direct Sellers Want Govt To Tighten E-commerce Regulations

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Direct Selling Association Malaysia (DSAM) has urged the government to allocate funds to tighten regulations, increase enforcement and continuously educate ethical e-commerce practices in Budget 2025.

FBM KLCI Stays Marginally Up At Midday; Market Breadth Negative

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index was marginally higher at midday as traders awaited the upcoming United States (US) Producer Price Index data for cues to gauge the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate moves, analysts said. 

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar On Budget 2025 Outlook

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of Budget 2025 week, buoyed by optimism that the government will likely maintain fiscal discipline and keep the fiscal deficit below four per cent of Gross Domestic Product growth next year.

There Has Been Robust Domestic Investments - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s impressive economic growth is not solely driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) but also by domestic investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2025 Takes Into Account Proposals From Industries, The People

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 will take into account the views and recommendations of various parties, industries, and citizens across all walks of life which had been put forth during the various engagement sessions held nationwide. 

Banking Industry Seeks Well-balanced Strategic Initiatives In Budget 2025 - RHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group has expressed optimism about Budget 2025, expecting it to deliver well-balanced strategic initiatives that address both immediate economic needs and lay a strong foundation for future growth.

MDEC Hopes More Independent Digital Talent Will Be Produced Under MOHE-MDEC GOT

MELAKA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) hopes that more independent digital talent or ‘freelancers’ among graduates of higher education institutions will be produced through the MOHE-MDEC Global Outsourcing Talent (GOT) programme in the future.

Kenanga IB Expects Govt To Raise Development Expenditure In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).