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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 will increase inclusivity, the equitable distribution of wealth and address social issues while ensuring the welfare of the population through prudent fiscal management and targeted subsidies.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Financial institutions viewed Budget 2025 as a positive step towards achieving a sustainable, inclusive economy while maintaining fiscal responsibility and social justice.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) has called upon financial institutions to take heed of the government’s move to introduce housing projects for the people and introduce their step-up financing schemes.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Microsoft is committed to partnering with the government to drive responsible artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in Malaysia, enabling a future where digital transformation benefits everyone.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has proposed to shorten the full claim period for capital allowances on the purchase of information and communication technology (ICT) equipment, computer software packages, and consultancy fees from three years to two years.
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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.
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated a RM100 million matching fund to spur innovation in Islamic financing based on Islamic values so that it no longer depends on Shariah-compliant products similar to conventional ones.
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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.
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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).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.