Malaysia On Track To Meet Deficit Target As BUDI95 Subsidy Saves Up To RM4 Bln

SHAH ALAM, Sept 23 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains on track to meet this year’s budget deficit target of 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) with the rollout of the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) targeted subsidy programme, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Government To Tighten Controls On RON95 Subsidies

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The government will introduce several control measures to ensure RON95 petrol subsidies are properly targeted and not misused.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rose at the open on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains after Nvidia Corp announced a partnership with OpenAI and pledged up to US$100 billion in investment.

Ringgit Extends Gains On RON95 Subsidy Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending gains as market confidence was lifted by the government’s firm policy stance following the rationalisation of RON95 subsidies.

RON95 Price Cut Seen Easing Inflation And Supporting Growth -- OCBC Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The RON95 petrol rationalisation plan, which sets the price of the fuel to RM1.99 from RM2.05 per litre starting Sept 30, 2025, is expected to contain inflationary pressures in the country and provide a boost to growth, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

Targeted RON95 Subsidies A Landmark To Narrow Fiscal Deficit, Strengthen Debt -- Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The rationalisation of RON95 subsidies marks a landmark in Malaysia’s structural reform journey, with the reduction in subsidy expenditure expected to help narrow the fiscal deficit and improve the government’s debt dynamics, said an economist.

FBM KLCI Higher At Midday In Line With Most Regional Peers

By Zufazlin Binti Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FBM KLCI remained in positive territory at midday in line with most regional peers.

RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation Expected To Strengthen Fiscal Position – Economists

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to lower the price of RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre through targeted subsidies is expected to bolster Malaysia’s fiscal position while ensuring assistance reaches the rakyat, economists say.

S&P Global Ratings Reaffirms Malaysia’s Sovereign Credit Ratings, Stable Outlook - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, underscoring confidence in the country’s macroeconomic management despite global trade uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Halal Industry A Key Contributor To Economy -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) — The MADANI government will continue to proactively position the halal industry as a key contributor to the national economy, particularly in trade discussions, in every investment mission and bilateral engagement, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Banks Offer To Defer Instalments For Sabah Flood, Landslide Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat is offering to defer instalments for six months for individual and business customers affected by the recent floods and landslides in several districts in Sabah.

Expo 2025 Osaka Week 22: Malaysia Bags RM1.5 Bln Trade Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia generated over RM1.5 billion in trade and investment potential during week 22 at Expo 2025 Osaka, which ran from Sept 8-14, 2025, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES).