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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The government is taking proactive steps to ensure that the construction industry remains competitive and sustainable amid expectations of rising tender prices, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM900 million for the “Program Residensi Rakyat” (PRR) and “Rumah Mesra Rakyat” housing schemes under Budget 2025 is set to address the critical need for more affordable housing options in the face of economic uncertainty.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia is at a critical point in its green energy transition, energy storage is key to the transformation as it allows for effective management of renewable energy (RE) and supports the development of a sustainable, low-carbon future, said Citaglobal Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by raising the taxable income threshold for the 15 per cent tax rate from RM150,000 to RM300,000, following the introduction of the new RM1,700 minimum wage.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has been chosen as the owner’s engineer for PETROS Power Sdn Bhd’s (PETROS Power) Miri Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (Miri CCGT) Power Plant in Sarawak, Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 has set aside sizable funds, both fiscal and non-fiscal, towards ensuring the success of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), which is part of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz suggested to the government that the provision of targeted subsidies that will be implemented next year should be refined by carrying out a cost-benefit analysis to ensure that the plans benefit the people.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- CopilotIQ, a health tech company, has announced a strategic merger with Biofourmis, a global technology-enabled care delivery company, to create the industry's first artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform that delivers in-home care across the full spectrum from pre-surgical optimisation to acute, post-acute, and chronic care.
By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- For a utility company such as Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), a solid financial position, underpinned by a healthy balance sheet, low debt, and strong cash flow, enables it to allocate capital towards infrastructure upgrades, research and development, and operational improvements that benefit end consumers.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to raise individual income tax relief for education and medical insurance premiums to RM4,000, along with expanding medical expense relief to RM10,000, will significantly reduce financial barriers for many Malaysians seeking essential coverage.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz remains committed to increasing the productivity of his ministry to ensure that Malaysia continues to be an investor and trade-friendly country.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government’s multi-pronged strategy demonstrates a focus on fiscal consolidation while supporting economic growth and maintaining social safety nets, said the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).
