Senate Passes Tax Collection Measures Bill 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Senate today passed the Measures for the Collection, Administration and Enforcement of Tax Bill 2025 to strengthen the country’s taxation system. 

Parliament 2025: Fiscal Discipline, Economic Reforms, Subsidy Retargeting Take Centre Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The parliamentary sessions throughout 2025, involving the Dewan Rakyat and the Dewan Negara, saw economic debates focused on fiscal consolidation, structural reforms and efforts to address the cost of living for the people in an uncertain global economic environment.

Monthly SARA Recipients Total 5.6 Mln, With Spending Amounting To RM4.59 Bln -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- An estimated 5.6 million recipients eligible for the monthly SARA aid have been recorded, with total entitlements reaching RM5 billion a year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Petronas Dividends Subject To Global Oil Market Performance - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia must accept the reality that the country can no longer be overly dependent on dividends from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), as the national oil company operates as a commercial entity whose performance is closely tied to global oil prices.

JC3 Issues Sustainable And Transition Finance Guidance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3), co-chaired by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has published the Sustainable and Transition Finance Guidance (STFG).

MATRADE Welcomes Johari Abdul Ghani As MITI Minister, Expects Continued Export Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has expressed confidence that the new leadership at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue to strengthen the national export agenda in line with Malaysia's economic development priorities.

Noraini Ahmad Appointment To Boost Sustainable Agribusiness Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The appointment of Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad to lead the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is expected to sustain efforts to steer Malaysia’s agribusiness sector towards more sustainable growth.

Johari Ghani Brings Extensive Corporate, Finance Experience As Investment, Trade And Industry Minister

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, 61, the newly appointed Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, is a seasoned politician who is expected to bring his extensive corporate and financial experience to his new portfolio.

Johari Ghani To Helm MITI, Akmal Nasrullah Made Economy Minister, Noraini Ahmad Named KPK Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has been appointed as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, changing his Cabinet portfolio from Plantation and Commodities Minister.

e-Invoice Tackles Shadow Economy; Impact Being Assessed - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The government has taken several measures to address the shadow economy as part of its efforts to boost national revenue, including the implementation of the e-invoicing system, which started in 2024.

IRB Settles RM14.55 Bln Tax Refunds, Involving 3.47 Mln cases - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of Nov 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Federal Govt-Sabah Special Grant Negotiations Continue On Dec 19 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The next negotiation session between the federal government and the Sabah government regarding special grants is scheduled to be held on Dec 19, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.