Highlights From Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2025 Estimate The Highest Ever – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The RM421 billion Budget 2025 estimate is the highest ever announced, comprising allocations of RM335 billion for operating expenses and RM86 billion for development expenditure, excluding contingency reserves of RM2 billion.

Govt To Introduce New Investment Incentive Framework, RM1 Bln Strategic Investment Fund - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- A new Investment Incentive Framework will be introduced, including a strategic investment fund worth RM1 billion aimed at enhancing the capacity of local talent and encouraging high-value activities to be carried out in the country.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Budget 2025 Optimism

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a higher note buoyed by optimism surrounding Budget 2025 and widespread buying across the board, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends higher On Crude Recovery, Shanghai Futures Uptick 

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by a rebound in benchmark crude oil prices and an increase in Shanghai rubber futures amid concerns over limited natural rubber supply caused by adverse weather in producing countries.

Malaysian Labour Market Projected To Remain Stable In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysian labour market is projected to remain stable in 2025, boosted by better domestic and foreign economic growth prospects.

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 4.5 -5.5 Pct In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2025, against 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent in 2024, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).   

Bursa Malaysia Higher Across The Board At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was higher across the board at midday today, in line with most regional peers and tracking Wall Street’s positive overnight performance, said an analyst. 

Pharma And Healthcare Expo 2024 To Boost Malaysia As Regional Healthcare Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The inaugural Malaysia Pharma and Healthcare Expo 2024 to be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from Oct 22-24, is set to boost Malaysia’s healthcare industry by promoting innovative products, fostering partnerships, and attracting investments in medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

LYB Becomes Full Owner Of APK AG To Advance Recycling Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a sustainability leader in the chemical industry, announced the full acquisition of APK AG, a solvent-based recycling company, in Merseburg, Germany.

MIDA On Track To Achieve RM2.5 Bln Green Investment Goal At IGEM 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is on track to achieve its target of RM2.5 billion in investments from green investment leads at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher On Cautious Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on cautious trading ahead of Budget 2025 to be tabled later today, analyst said.