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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Sales and Service Tax (SST) revision and expansion exemplify the government’s commitment to progressive and equitable taxation that strengthens fiscal position while protecting those who need it most, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The revision of Sales Tax rates and the expansion of the Service Tax scope form part of targeted fiscal measures to keep the nation’s finances on a sustainable path, tax experts said.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- A passion for keeping ornamental fish, which began at the age of 10, served as the starting point for the success of Logeswaran Arumugam, 38, who now runs a modern and exclusive aquarium under his company, SLF Pearl Capital Sdn Bhd.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- From a decade-long career in pharmaceutical sales to kneading dough in a small shop in Balik Pulau, Penang, 48-year-old Chan Su Yin’s journey as the founder of Yin’s Sourdough Bakery & Cafe is a story of transformation, purpose and perseverance.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have collectively implemented a living wage policy, ensuring all permanent Malaysian employees now earn above the monthly living wage threshold.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The development of the Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LuMIC) in Perak is expected to attract RM72 billion in investments and create over 50,000 job opportunities within the next 25 years, said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) will tap fully growth opportunities that arise as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship this year, especially in areas of sustainability, transition finance, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have been urged to make domestic direct investments (DDI) of about RM120 billion over five years to stimulate the country's economic growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Total contributions to the i-Saraan programme, a voluntary scheme under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), amounted to RM2.6 billion in 2024, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.