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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Domestic natural gas demand in Sarawak for the non-liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is projected to rise to 500 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) by year-end.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The country’s five economic corridor regions have successfully attracted total investments amounting to RM87.56 billion in the first 10 months of this year, said Finance Minister II and acting Economy Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
From Zufazlin Baharuddin
HELSINKI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Finland’s leadership and success in climate solutions through the implementation of a circular economy is nothing short of remarkable and offers valuable lessons for Malaysia, which has embraced similar ideals in promoting sustainability.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has succeeded in reducing its dependence on petroleum-related revenue to 16.9 per cent in 2025 compared to 28 per cent in 2022 through revenue measures implemented since 2023, according to the Ministry of Economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia, together with regulatory authorities, is working closely to enhance market efficiency, vibrancy, and accessibility for investors — including foreign investors — to reduce the risk of sell-offs and foreign fund outflows from the equity market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has yet to determine an appropriate rate for the carbon tax, which is scheduled for implementation next year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bilateral discussions are ongoing between Malaysia and China to form a special-purpose vehicle (SPV) responsible for undertaking the rail industry empowerment programme via a passenger train leasing arrangement, the Transport Ministry said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The government stressed that loans to cover current operating expenses have never occurred, rather every loan is made for the purpose of developing the country's future, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The fiscal approach for Budget 2026 has been formulated comprehensively, covering federal operating and development expenditures as well as catalytic investments by government-linked entities, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a longer time to implement the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation compared to other subsidies to ensure that the implementation is carried out carefully and does not negatively affect the people.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) does not allow companies to offset excess tax payments against future tax liabilities, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda) welcomed the government’s clarification that both the build-then-sell (BTS) and sell-then-build (STB) housing delivery systems will remain unchanged.
