Government's RON95, Diesel Subsidy Bill Estimated At RM3.5 Bln A Month - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The government's subsidy bill for RON95 petrol and diesel is projected to remain high at about RM3.5 billion a month at current market prices, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

MOF Leads Whole-Of-Government Approach To Curb Illegal Influx Of Foreign Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is leading relevant ministries and agencies in adopting a “whole-of-government” approach to address the illegal influx of foreign products, services and businesses, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Anwar, Takaichi Hold Talks On Energy, Security And Economic Cooperation

TOKYO, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Japan have agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy, strategic industries and supply chain resilience during talks between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Pengerang Energy Complex Awards EPCC Contract To CNCEC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Pengerang Energy Complex Sdn Bhd (PEC) has awarded the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract for its Pengerang Energy Complex project in Johor, Malaysia, to China National Chemical Engineering Company Limited (CNCEC).

Ringgit Among Region’s Top-Performing Currencies On Strong Investment Inflows - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) – The ringgit remains among the best-performing currencies in the region this year, supported by strong investment inflows and Malaysia’s economic fundamentals despite heightened global uncertainties, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

PM Anwar Courts Japanese Investments In Semiconductors, AI And Quantum Computing

From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

TOKYO, June 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Japanese companies to continue expanding their investments in Malaysia, particularly in high-technology sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and digital industries.

West Asia Crisis Pushed Malaysia’s Fuel Subsidy Bill To RM7.5 Bln In April

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s monthly fuel subsidy bill climbed to as high as RM7.5 billion at one point in April, as tensions in West Asia pushed up global oil prices and heightened concerns over energy supplies, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

BNM's International Reserves At US$130.6 Bln As At May 29, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves stood at US$130.6 billion as at May 29, 2026. 

Focus Remains On Development Expenditure In Budget 2027 - Akmal Nasrullah 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy will continue to focus on development expenditure in Budget 2027, which is expected to be tabled this October, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Stronger Fiscal Discipline Key To Attracting Higher-Value Investment -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must continue to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve public service delivery, support businesses, protect the rakyat and position the country to capture higher-value investment and growth, said Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Reliable Credit Data Key To Expanding MSME Financing Access – Amir Hamzah

PETALING JAYA, June 9 (Bernama) -- Reliable and accessible credit data is critical to improving access to financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as it reduces information gaps and enables more efficient allocation of credit, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

8,500 Healthcare SMEs To Benefit From Credibill, Pharmaniaga Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- More than 8,500 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare sector across Pharmaniaga Bhd's network will benefit from its strategic partnership with CrediBill Sdn Bhd, which offers payment flexibility for the purchase of pharmaceutical and healthcare products.