Govt Committed To Implement Global Minimum Tax In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to implementing the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) in 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). 

JS-SEZ Aims To Create Economic Synergy Between Malaysia And Singapore As A Global Hub - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to enhance the economic landscape of both Malaysia and Singapore, positioning them as a global hub along a key shipping route, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF). 

Strong Economic Fundamentals, Ringgit Appreciation Boost Investor Confidence - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and favourable growth prospects will enable the country to attract high-quality investments and position Malaysia as a preferred destination for investors.

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).   

Increasing Productivity, Diversifying Domestic Portfolio To Reduce Deficit In Workers’ Compensation Account

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The government is taking steps to diversify the domestic economic portfolio to reduce the deficit in the workers' compensation account, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Federal Govt's Debt Growth Expected To Decrease To 7.5 Pct At End-2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s debt growth trend is expected to continue to decrease, ending 2024 at around 7.5 per cent compared to 8.6 per cent in 2023 and 10.2 per cent in 2022, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

KPK, MoF To Mull Increasing oil Palm Replanting Grant for Smallholders - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) will discuss with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to increase the assistance provided in the oil palm replanting grant to boost productivity among smallholders. 

Govt Only Borrows To Fund Fiscal Deficit, Maturing Debt - Amir Hamzah

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) only borrows to finance the fiscal deficit and maturing debt to always ensure that it does not borrow excessively. 

Budget 2025: SME Bank Calls For Supportive Measures To Boost SME Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- With Budget 2025 set to be announced this Friday, SME Bank Bhd is calling for strategic measures to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on sustainability, financial resilience, and digital transformation.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar On Budget 2025 Outlook

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of Budget 2025 week, buoyed by optimism that the government will likely maintain fiscal discipline and keep the fiscal deficit below four per cent of Gross Domestic Product growth next year.

Teh Family To Reduce Public Bank Stake To 10 Pct Over Five Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 -- The estate of the late Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow and Consolidated Teh Holdings Sdn Bhd will reduce their stake in Public Bank Bhd to 10 per cent over five years from the current 23.4 per cent.

Budget 2025: MPOB Calls On Govt To Assist Planters In Rejuvenating Unproductive Oil Palm Trees

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) hopes the government will assist planters in accelerating replanting activities to rejuvenate unproductive and ageing oil palm trees in Budget 2025, thus enhancing the sector’s productivity.