Highlights From Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

NFOF Will Be Operational In November 2024 With Funding Of RM1 Bln - PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 Okt (Bernama) -- The National Fund-of-Funds (NFOF) established under Khazanah Nasional Bhd will operate in November 2024 with a RM1 billion fund, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Petroleum-related Revenue Set to Drop Further to RM62 Bln In 2025 -- MoF Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Petroleum-related revenue is expected to register a lower collection of RM62 billion, accounting for 18.3 per cent of the federal government's total revenue in 2025.

Khazanah's Market-value-based Leverage To Remain At 30-35 Pct - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings expects Khazanah Nasional Bhd's market-value-based leverage to remain between 30 per cent and 35 per cent over the next few years.

SC-Khazanah MoU To Catalyse Mid-tier Companies Access To Capital Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) to support the growth and expansion of Malaysian mid-tier companies (MTCs).

3REN Bhd Expands Operations, R&D And Market Presence With Upcoming IPO - MTDC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- 3REN Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) will enable the group to expand its operations, enhance its research and development capabilities, and strengthen its presence in key markets, said Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC).

Moody's Sees Higher Sukuk Issuance In Malaysia In Second Half Of Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is projected to register a higher sukuk issuance in the second half (2H) of this year despite lower domestic sovereign issuance in the first half (1H), according to Moody’s Ratings.

Amir Hamzah: Malaysia's 2024 GDP On Track To Surpass National Target

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to exceed its national growth target in 2024 on the back of sound fiscal policies and an ongoing commitment to reforms under the MADANI economic framework, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia At Crossroads, Leap Forward Or Be Left Vulnerable -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands at the critical crossroads, either leap forward into a new future of prosperity and security or be left vulnerable to “destructive” processes, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Collaborative Efforts Between GLICs Drive Greater Domestic Investment -- Khazanah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Government-owned entities, which are “typically criticised” for “crowding out” private players, have a responsibility to “crowd in” private players and other stakeholders, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir.

Malaysia Will Not Be Complacent Despite Current Achievement - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the government will not be complacent or “rest on its laurels,” but will remain vigilant in the face of regional and global challenges, even as structural reforms yield positive results.

SC Unveils Regulatory Sandbox To Boost Tokenisation Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will introduce a regulatory sandbox framework that provides a controlled environment for testing innovative products and services while ensuring investor protection.