Government Mulls Raising Tobacco Tax — Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The government is considering a proposal to raise the tobacco tax rate, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday.

MOF: EPF Monthly Payout Plan Won’t Affect Current Withdrawals

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The proposed implementation of monthly pension-style payments for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members, announced during the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), will not affect the withdrawal rights of existing members, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Budget 2026 Aligned With First Year Of 13MP — Anwar

 PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026, to be tabled this October, will be aligned with the implementation of the first year of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to ensure the country’s development trajectory is consistent with the medium-term policy framework introduced earlier.

ACWA Power's Commitment Boosts Malaysia As Key Regional Energy Player - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- ACWA Power’s commitment to choose Malaysia to house its main hub in Southeast Asia has strengthened the country’s position as a key player in regional sustainable energy and supports efforts toward a low-carbon economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Fiscal Deficit To Fall In Phases To Reduce National Debt Burden - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) — The MADANI government is gradually reducing the fiscal deficit in phases to lessen the national debt burden, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Stands Firm On Key National Policies In US Trade Talks – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia was among the few countries that stood firm on protecting key national policies during trade negotiations with the United States (US), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament on Tuesday.

Govt To Allocate RM1.4 Bln For Oil Palm Smallholders Replanting Programme Under 13MP -- Johari

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to allocate RM1.4 billion in phases over five years to strengthen the oil palm replanting program for smallholders under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Ringgit To Trade At 4.25-4.26 Vs Greenback On Fed Rate Cut Optimism

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.25 and 4.26 against the US dollar next week, following weaker-than-expected United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for July, which may prompt the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to consider an interest rate cut at its September meeting.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Higher Next Week On US Rate Cut, Upcoming 13MP Debate

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to trade higher next week, supported by improved investor sentiment following the reduction in United States (US) tariffs and the upcoming debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) during the Parliamentary sitting beginning Aug 4.

Malaysia’s Role In Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire Contributes Positively To US Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) – Malaysia's role as a mediator in the ceasefire negotiations between Cambodia and Thailand has contributed positively to the reciprocal negotiations between Malaysia and the United States (US), said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Within five days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has achieved much more than what many leaders can only aspire to do in the field of international politics and global trade.

Reduced US Tariff A Strategic Win For Malaysia, Timely Boost For SME Competitiveness -- SAMENTA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The reduction of the US tariff to 19 per cent imposed on Malaysian imports, although not as deep as expected, still provides relief from rising cost pressures faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in manufacturing, furniture, textiles, and food exports.