KPK To Hold Engagement Session With Palm Oil Industry Players On SST Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) will hold an engagement session with palm oil industry stakeholders on July 3, said Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Chan Fong Hin.

Continued Buying In Heavyweights Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Continued buying momentum in selected heavyweights have pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high today, marking its fourth consecutive session of strong performance, an analyst said.

Bank Islam’s ISIA 3.0 Redefines Investment, Profits With Purpose

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has launched the Ihsan Sustainability Investment Account (ISIA) 3.0, the third version of its pioneering Shariah-compliant investment offering.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

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. 

US Terminating All Trade Talks With Canada Over Digital Tax - Trump

WASHINGTON, June 28 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States (US) is ending trade discussions with Canada over the country's digital services tax on technology companies, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

SAMENTA Welcomes Revision To Expanded SST As Relief For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has welcomed the Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) revision to the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), describing it as a meaningful relief for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Except For Apples And Oranges, Other Imported Fruits Taxable Under Expanded SST - Treasury Sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Apples and oranges are exempted from the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) as these fruits cannot be cultivated in Malaysia and are widely consumed by the public, says Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.

After Apples And Oranges, MoF Announces Exemption For Beauty Services From Service Tax Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced today that, after carefully considering public sentiment, it has decided not to proceed with the proposed expansion of the Service Tax to beauty services such as manicures and pedicures, facial services, and barbers and hairdressers.

CPO Futures Ends Higher

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the short week higher following lower-than-expected palm oil production pace and robust June export performance, said a commodity analyst.

Gamuda Posts Higher 3Q Net Profit, Declares 10 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd recorded a higher net profit of RM671 million for the third quarter ended April 30, 2025 (3Q), up five per cent year-on-year, driven by stronger performance in its domestic construction projects.

HLIB Expects Fiscal Deficit To Narrow To 3.8 Pct in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects the fiscal deficit to be narrowed to 3.8 per cent this year (2024: -4.1 per cent), as announced in Budget 2025.

Apples, Oranges To Be Exempted From SST - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) — The government will grant a Sales and Service Tax (SST) exemption for certain imported fruits, including apples and oranges, following public feedback regarding prices of local and imported fruits, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.