Datuk Wan Mohd Fadzmi Concludes Tenure As Labuan FSA's Chairman

LABUAN, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Datuk Wan Mohd Fadzmi Che Wan Othman Fadzilah has concluded his tenure as chairman of the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) on Dec 31, 2024.

Online Scams Hurt Investor Confidence, Seen As “Lucrative” By Syndicates

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The government must intensify efforts to curb online financial scams, which, if left unchecked, will affect trade, tourism, as well as investor confidence and derail Malaysia’s zeal to emerge as a foremost investment destination.

Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.

ITOs To Spread Out Change In Premiums Over A Minimum Of Three Years -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced interim measures to help manage the impact of medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) premium adjustments, with insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) to spread out the changes in premiums over a minimum of three years for all policyholders affected by the repricing.

MOF: Low Instances Of Using Cryptocurrency In Money Laundering

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has found that instances of using cryptocurrency as a medium for money laundering in Malaysia are low.

NAMLIFA Urges BNM, MOF To Order Temporary Halt In Medical Premium Repricing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAMLIFA) has strongly urged Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to order a temporary halt in the medical premium repricing exercises.

Restructuring Of DFIs In Line With National Agenda, To Strengthen Govt Institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The restructuring of the Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) involving Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB), Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank), and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) is in line with the national agenda to implement reforms and strengthen government-owned institutions, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

MOF Focusing On Progressive Taxation, Sustainable Budgeting To Prioritise Critical Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) will focus on progressive taxation to ensure fairness, sustainable budgeting to prioritise critical sectors such as education and healthcare, and responsible debt management to support development in line with the aspirations of the MADANI Economy framework.

Ensure Budget And Economic Growth Benefits Reach Grassroots - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country's budget and development framework is aimed at not only driving economic growth but also ensuring that its benefits reach the grassroots level.

Govt Preparing Additional Revenue Estimates From Introduction Of Dividend Tax -- Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The government is currently preparing the estimates of the additional revenue that will be collected from introducing the two per cent dividend tax, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

MOF: 13 Pct Of AKPK Borrowers Fully Settle RM3.2 Bln Debt

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- A total of 13 per cent of the 477,571 borrowers registered with the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) have fully settled debts exceeding RM3.2 billion, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

RM10.78 Bln Withdrawn From EPF Account 3 As At Sept 30 - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- A total of RM10.78 billion has been withdrawn from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Account 3 (Flexible Account) by members below 55, stated the Ministry of Finance (MoF).