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).
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 shows that the Federal Government is serious about enhancing the field of research and development (R&D) as well as the development of science and technology in the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 announced on Friday (Oct 18) is very people-friendly and meets Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's desire to tackle the issue of rising cost of living, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry has initiated work on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which is expected to be tabled in Parliament in the third quarter of 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd foresees minimal impact from the proposed hikes in minimum wages to RM1,700 and foreign worker levies on the local infrastructure supply chain.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- HeiTech Padu Bhd shares fell 4.61 per cent in early trade due to profit-taking following the announcement of a RM892.19 million contract secured for the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) project by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM470 million for financing funds aimed at supporting women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will play a crucial role in assisting women entrepreneurs in securing working capital, acquiring assets, and expanding their business capacity to higher levels.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank (Kenanga IB) sees Budget 2025 as modestly expansionary, with the government aiming to strike a balance between economic growth and fiscal consolidation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The top 10 winners of the Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP 2024) have joined the ranks of over 190 startups that have participated in the programme since its launch in 2018.
