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KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government through the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has approved a grant of RM14.39 million to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) in 2023 to cover operating expenses and meet the objectives of its establishment.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The special appreciation announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday took into account the country's fiscal capacity, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The targeted fiscal measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday are anticipated to enhance near-term consumption, especially for essential goods and household items, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The latest fiscal support measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are expected to bolster Malaysia’s consumer sector by reinforcing near-term spending, particularly on essential goods and value-based retail, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains solid amidst the prevailing challenges, and the government will continue to strengthen its efforts to ease the people’s burden through the fourth MADANI Budget in October.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation for 2025 is projected at 2.0 per cent, supported by the “gradual and orderly implementation of fiscal retargeting measures and moderate demand-side pressures,” said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will launch a roadmap to reform and future-proof Malaysia’s iron and steel sector, following the submission of the Independent Steel Committee’s (ISC) final report.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF) total co-investments have reached RM1.19 billion as of end-2024 since its inception, with RM264 million invested in 2024 alone.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to become a major healthcare hub, driven by quality care, advancing technologies, and the growth of the hospitality sector, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
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SEPANG, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has invested RM30 million in the first half of 2025 to improve overall passenger experience and operational efficiency at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1), marking the group’s first major airport upgrade since its privatisation in February.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended last week's gains, opening stronger against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies, and supported by a softer US Dollar Index (DXY) amid expectations of tax and spending cuts being deliberated in the United States’ Senate.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — The government is considering introducing a basic insurance scheme to help reduce the impact of rising medical costs, which has become a growing concern among the public, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.