1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz suggested to the government that the provision of targeted subsidies that will be implemented next year should be refined by carrying out a cost-benefit analysis to ensure that the plans benefit the people.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The gross domestic product (GDP) growth assumption of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent for 2025 is reasonable, said OCBC senior ASEAN economist Lavanya Venkateswaran said.
1y ago
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.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to review and determine appropriate policy changes for subsidy retargeting as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the national economy and ensure sustainable fiscal management.
1y ago
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).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has shown stronger performance versus regional currencies, driven by investor confidence in the country's reform agenda.