MIDA On Track To Achieve RM2.5 Bln Green Investment Goal At IGEM 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is on track to achieve its target of RM2.5 billion in investments from green investment leads at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024.

Budget 2025 To Help Those Caught In Relentless Struggle Against Rising Cost Of Living

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) – Budget 2025 will be a delicate balance between maintaining economic growth and ensuring that the welfare of the most vulnerable segments of society comprising low-income earners, single mothers and people with disabilities are looked after against a backdrop of rising prices.

Budget 2025: SME Bank Calls For Supportive Measures To Boost SME Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- With Budget 2025 set to be announced this Friday, SME Bank Bhd is calling for strategic measures to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on sustainability, financial resilience, and digital transformation.

Budget 2025: Auto Industry Wants Road Tax Exemption Incentive For EVs Extended

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Automotive industry players are seeking a deadline extension for the full road tax exemption incentive for electric vehicles (EVs) and for it to be extended to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).

Kenanga IB Expects Govt To Raise Development Expenditure In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Malaysia Could Supercharge FDI Through Budget 2025 Initiatives - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could supercharge its foreign direct investment (FDI) through Budget 2025 by offering bold tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and targeted sector support, said analysts.

MPOC Welcomes EU's Decision To Delay EUDR Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has commended the European Commission’s (EC) decision to delay the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) until Dec 30, 2025.

E-wallet Companies Want SST Exemption For Digital Financial Services To Be Extended In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Association of E-Money Issuer (AEMI) has proposed the government consider extending the current sales and service tax (SST) exemption for digital financial services in Budget 2025 to sustain the industry’s growth.

Local Tech Industry Hails Anuar Fariz’s Appointment To Spearhead MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- With the appointment of Anuar Fariz Fadzil as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the local tech and telco industries are abuzz with excitement about his new role.

Pestech Proposes Restricted Share Issuance To Dhaya Maju Worth RM160 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Pestech International Bhd (Pestech) has entered into a conditional subscription agreement with Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Bhd (DMIA) for the proposed restricted issuance of the company's shares worth RM160 million.

Budget 2025: Semiconductor Association Urges Govt To Support Local Firms Digitalisation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The government needs to aid the growth of local companies by supporting technology acquisition and providing funding, which will help transform Malaysia into a global leader in the semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sector.

TNG Digital Urges Govt To Extend SST Exemption For Digital Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, operator of TNG eWallet, has urged the government to extend the sales and services tax (SST) exemption on digital services in Budget 2025.