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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.
MOSCOW, June 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Russia will deepen economic cooperation, particularly in high-potential sectors such as the halal industry, agriculture and food security, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s upcoming electricity tariff restructuring is expected to have a minimal impact on overall inflation, and its direct effect on headline consumer price index (CPI) is anticipated to be marginally disinflationary, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Given the complexity of todayʼs business environment, companies must plan for not just growth, but resilience as well, said the Tunku Laksamana and former Regent of Negeri Sembilan, Tunku Datuk Seri Utama Naquiyuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government has approved new venture capital (VC) tax incentives to include a five per cent concessionary tax rate for up to 10 years for eligible fund entities investing at least 20 per cent in local startups, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) electricity tariff restructuring can serve as a powerful tool to promote behavioural change and accelerate the country’s low-carbon agenda, if paired with smart technologies, targeted financial incentives, and inclusive support mechanisms, an energy expert said.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Economists are maintaining a cautious stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook this year due to persistent global tariff uncertainty, which is expected to weigh on the country’s trade and manufacturing performance.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- More than 23.6 million domestic users in Peninsular Malaysia will benefit from fairer and more progressive electricity rates due to the newly approved electricity tariff schedule approved by the government, the Energy Commission (EC) announced today.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Refined sugar (or commonly known as white sugar) remains tax-free under the revised Sales and Service Tax (SST) that will take effect on July 1, 2025, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the significance of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), describing it as an extraordinary model of cross-border cooperation that sets a new benchmark for bilateral economic collaboration.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 18 -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) plays a leading role in realising Johor’s aspiration to become Asia’s digital hub through various strategic initiatives and inter-agency collaborations.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of the revised sales and service tax (SST) on the property sector can be cushioned by the “healthy” demand for industrial properties, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.
