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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The RM65 million allocation through Budget 2025 is expected to provide a boost for more smallholders to obtain the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification, said Commodities and Plantations Minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government's announcement of RM1.8 billion for three new ships for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Budget 2025 comes at a critical time, given the agency's current asset constraints in safeguarding national waters.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is proposing an income tax exemption equivalent to an investment tax allowance of 60 per cent on eligible capital expenditure for five years, to be offered to Smart Logistic Complex (SLC) companies, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) - The government allocated RM470 million for financing funds provided by SME Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank Rakyat and MARA to support women's micro, small and medium enterprises (PMKS) obtain working capital, purchase assets and increase business capacity to a higher level.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by a rebound in benchmark crude oil prices and an increase in Shanghai rubber futures amid concerns over limited natural rubber supply caused by adverse weather in producing countries.
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The Federal Government's gross borrowings are expected to consolidate further post-pandemic, reducing to 10 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year from 13.6 per cent in 2021.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2025, against 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent in 2024, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Pavilion at Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 has garnered potential sales of US$67.11 million (US$1=RM4.29) from 150 business meetings conducted between the Malaysian and Japanese gaming companies.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is on track to achieve its target of RM2.5 billion in investments from green investment leads at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024.
