Dewan Rakyat Passes Capitation Grant Bill 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat passed the Capitation Grant Bill 2026 today, which aims to revise the capitation grant rates for each state under a new structure.

OMV Tax On local CKD Vehicles Will Not Burden B40, M40 -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The full implementation of the open market value (OMV) tax structure for locally assembled Completely Knocked Down (CKD) vehicles will not burden the B40 and M40 income groups, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said today.

Ringgit Touches An Eight-Year High Vs US Dollar At Opening

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit touched an eight-year high against the US dollar at today’s opening, supported by strong domestic economic data and a softer US growth outlook, as markets digested renewed uncertainty surrounding Washington’s tariff policies, said an economist.

Malaysia May Need To Revisit ART Deal, Seek Legal Advice After Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia may need to revisit the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States which was signed last October, including on legal grounds following the latest US Supreme Court decision on Friday.

Rubber Market Closes Lower Amid Mixed Oil Prices, Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Thursday, amid mixed crude oil prices, reflecting a stronger ringgit and weaker performances in regional rubber futures markets, a trader said.

RM5.4 Bln Tax Refunds For 2023 Year Of Assessment Disbursed As Of Feb 10

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- A total of RM5.4 billion in tax refunds for the 2023 year of assessment, involving 38,629 cases, had been paid as of Feb 10, 2026, and the government is confident of completing the payments by this month, ahead of its first quarter of 2026 original target.

Pos Malaysia Welcomes MyCC Review, Flags e-Commerce Platform Dominance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd welcomed the Malaysia Competition Commission's (MyCC) Market Review of Malaysia’s digital economy, which provides an evidence-based assessment of competition across key sub-sectors.

Capitation Grant Act Tabled For First Reading In Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Capitation Grant Act was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Govt Interpretation Of ART Aligns With Good Governance, International Obligations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) — The government interprets Article 6.2 of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) in a manner consistent with good governance practices, the principles of fair competition in commercial activities, and Malaysia’s international obligations.

Khazanah Returns RM2 Bln in Dividend To Govt

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd recorded a profit of RM5.6 billion from its operations in the financial year 2025 and returned RM2 billion in dividends to the government, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to Malaysia’s economic growth.

BARAKAT, BERKAT Financing Schemes Help MSMEs Navigate Cost Pressures, Say Industry Groups

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Sustained and well-targeted support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is critical to protect local businesses amid intensifying competition, rising costs and global market volatility, said the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).

FMOS Receives 3,253 Complaints, 2,268 Cases Resolved Since Start of Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The Financial Market Ombudsman Service (FMOS) has received 3,253 complaints, with 2,268 disputes successfully resolved through mediation and adjudication since it began operations on Jan 17, 2025.