Govt Tables Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill 2025 For First Reading
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill 2025 was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.
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Johor Bars Investments Involving E-waste Imports
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government will not allow any investment which involve the importation of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) into the state.
Govt Forecasts Moderate Inflation Increase Of 2.0-3.5 Pct In 2025 -- MOF
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The government projected the inflation rate in 2025 to increase moderately between two per cent and 3.5 per cent, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
MADANI Govt’s Fiscal Discipline boosting Investor Confidence
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Madani government's fiscal discipline has successfully reduced the fiscal deficit from 5.5 per cent in 2022 to 4.1 per cent in 2024, demonstrating a strong recovery in debt reduction and boosting global investor confidence, said an economist.
RHB Maintains Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 5.0 Pct
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 5.0 per cent in 2025, driven by ongoing multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and improving global monetary conditions.
Over RM50 Million Spent By 700,000 SARA Recipients As Of Feb 5
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- More than RM50 million has been spent by 700,000 recipients of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) in the poor and hardcore poor categories on the purchase of basic necessities, as of yesterday (Feb 5).
Government Wage Revisions, Minimum Wage Hike To Boost Malaysians' Quality Of Living
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysians’ quality of living is set to improve following next month’s minimum wage rise and civil service salary adjustment.
Gradual Salary Adjustment Could Strengthen Malaysia's Credit Profile - Analyst
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- A gradual salary increase will not lead to excessive inflationary pressures, UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan said.
Malaysia Should Create Synergy Between State Govt, Private Sector And Technology -- Liew
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should start thinking about creating synergy between the state government, private sector and technology, which would allow for much more technology acquisition into the government system, says Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
Reforms Are Crucial To Build A More Resilient Economy - Economists
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Reforms are crucial steps to transform Malaysia into a more resilient and vibrant economy capable of adapting to domestic and global challenges.
Maybank IB: Malaysian Consumer Sector Poised For Strong Year In 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) believes the Malaysian consumer sector is poised for a strong year in 2025, driven by robust macroeconomic factors and government assistance that are expected to boost disposable income, improving consumer sentiment and spending capacity.
MGA Calls For Ban On Import, Sale Of Gold-Wrapped Silver Products
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) has called for the immediate cessation of and ban on the import, fabrication, and sale of “gold-wrapped silver” and similar gold-wrapped products.