Ordinary Malaysians The Real Winners Of Budget 2025

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim does not mention any major or high-profile projects.

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.

Heitech Padu Secures Niise Contract Worth RM892.19 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- HeiTech Padu Bhd has secured a contract worth RM892.19 million for the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) project by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

NFOF Will Be Operational In November 2024 With Funding Of RM1 Bln - PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 Okt (Bernama) -- The National Fund-of-Funds (NFOF) established under Khazanah Nasional Bhd will operate in November 2024 with a RM1 billion fund, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Duck Creek Technologies Named Leader In P&C Insurance Technology Space By Gartner

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, an intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner “Magic Quadrant for SaaS P&C Core Platforms, North America”.

SME Bank Launches FundFest To Empower Entrepreneurs, Bridging The Financing Gap

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- SME Bank Malaysia Bhd has launched the SME Bank FundFest 2024, aimed at providing budding entrepreneurs, innovative startups, and growing businesses with opportunities to access funding facilities and participate in knowledge exchange sessions.

Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak To Continue Receiving Among Highest Allocations - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The development allocation for Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively, making them among the highest in the country.

Petroleum-related Revenue Set to Drop Further to RM62 Bln In 2025 -- MoF Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Petroleum-related revenue is expected to register a lower collection of RM62 billion, accounting for 18.3 per cent of the federal government's total revenue in 2025.

Federal Govt Revenue to Grow 5.5 pct To RM339.7 Bln In 2025 -- MoF Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The federal government revenue is estimated to grow 5.5 per cent to RM339.7 billion next year from the RM322.1 billion expected in 2024, in tandem with a better economic outlook next year, said the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Anwar Unveils Substantial Budget 2025, Catalyzing Economy, Hastening Reforms

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 worth RM421 billion, the biggest in history, is strategically aligned with the MADANI Economy framework, focuses on attracting high-quality investments, stimulating business opportunities, undertaking projects for the wellbeing of the rakyat and not impacting their affordability in purchasing essential goods and services.

Economic Outlook: Budget 2025 To Lay Foundation For A Digital-driven Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 will lay the foundation for a digital and innovation-driven economy, positioning the country towards becoming a high-income nation, according to the Economic Outlook 2025 report released by the Finance Ministry today.

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.