Dewan Rakyat And Dewan Negara Approve Two Economy-related Bills

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament, which concluded yesterday, saw the passing of two economy-related Bills within the 12-day session.​

Development Financial Institutions' Higher Approval Boosts Over 14,000 Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- More than 14,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), microenterprises, start-ups, and the low-income group grew in line with higher approval rates under development financial institutions (DFI) financing in 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today. 

CCOB Aims To Have Consumer Credit Bill 2025 Gazetted By Year-end

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Oversight Board (CCOB) task force aims to have the Consumer Credit Bill 2025 gazetted by the end of this year, said Bank Negara Malaysia Assistant Governor Abu Hassan Alshari Yahaya.

ITMAX Unit Appointed As Smart Parking Operator In Mersing, Effective May 1

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- ITMAX System Bhd’s subsidiary Southmax Sdn Bhd has been appointed by Mersing District Council as the smart parking operator for outdoor parking spaces in the Mersing area.

Maintenance Fees: The Hard Truth - JMBs And MCs Lack Expertise, Residents Neglect Responsibility

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

This is the conclusion of a three-part series on maintenance fee collection in strata properties. It examines enforcement challenges under the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757), the role of JMBs and MCs and the responsibilities of owners and tenants. 

Maintenance Fees: A Snowball That Can Trigger An Avalanche

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The issue of unpaid maintenance fees is a snowballing crisis, that, if unaddressed, can escalate into a major threat to property value and living conditions.

Maintenance Fee Arrears: Should We Be Concerned?

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Unpaid maintenance fees in strata developments have reached worrying levels, with arrears estimated in the hundreds of millions — and potentially billions, if unaddressed.

LHDN To Focus On E-invoicing, Tax Base Expansion In 2025

CYBERJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) will focus on the implementation of e-invoicing, expansion of the tax base, enforcement activities, tax corporate governance, the global minimum tax, self-assessment systems for stamp duty and real property gains tax, and Labuan business activity tax this year.

PM Anwar Hails LHDN’s Performance, Optimistic About Future Revenue Growth

CYBERJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed optimism over the Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) performance, commending its achievements and the implementation of new systems that have boosted efficiency.

Malaysia Can Get Positive Ratings If Fiscal Outperformance Sustains Into 2025 - Maybank Research

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Research Pte Ltd has reiterated its views that Malaysia could get one positive rating action from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch by mid-2026 if the momentum of fiscal outperformance sustains into 2025. 

MRCA, DOSM Team Up To Enhance Retail Sector Data Analysis

PUTRAJAYA, March 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) and the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) are collaborating to enhance data collection and analysis within the retail sector.

Economic And Labour Market Reforms Strengthen Country's Foundations - Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) --  The government is confident that efforts to reform the economy and labour market will strengthen the country’s economic foundations and ensure a dynamic, inclusive, and competitive labour market, according to the Ministry of Economy.