KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion is expected to have a limited direct impact on gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation, as it primarily targets discretionary items and selected service sectors, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is committed to consistently reducing the country's fiscal deficit to ensure a more sustainable economy and to maintain investor confidence.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained an "Overweight" call on Malaysia’s healthcare sector premised on its defensive nature and resilient demand.
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an efficient and transparent taxation system, but it is not yet suitable for re-implementation because the rakyat’s income threshold is still low, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- In addition to zakat, the Islamic financial system has several methods of collecting public wealth for use in purposes determined by Islamic law, according to a lecturer at a local university.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corporation Bhd’s revenue rose by 43 per cent to RM256.8 million in the first quarter ended April 30, 2025 (1Q FY2026), a 43 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y) compared to 1Q FY2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The country’s revenue generation remains limited, and tax expansion is necessary to ensure fiscal sustainability, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects only minimal direct impact from the US tariffs threat for Scientex Bhd as the group has a manufacturing plant in the United States, making its exports to the US below five per cent of its total revenue.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd emerged as among the most active stocks in early trade today on news that the group would continue to stay in the black for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) after making a turnaround last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) – Malaysia has successfully attracted potential investments amounting to RM4.6 billion through its participation in the region’s premier platform for the global electronics and semiconductor industry, SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEA) 2025, further proving Malaysia’s appeal in the eyes of international investors.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Scientex Bhd recorded a lower net profit of RM123.87 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended April 30, 2025, compared with RM130.50 million in the same period a year ago.
PETALING JAYA, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Sales and Service Tax (SST) collection is expected to increase by RM5 billion in 2025 and by RM10 billion in 2026 following the review and expansion of the tax scope, which will be implemented starting July 1.
