Highlights From Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2025: Govt Allocates RM470 Mln To Empower Women's Participation In PMKS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) - The government allocated RM470 million for financing funds provided by SME Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank Rakyat and MARA to support women's micro, small and medium enterprises (PMKS) obtain working capital, purchase assets and increase business capacity to a higher level.

HDFC Bank Offers Singaporean Financial Products, Services Via New Branch 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- HDFC Bank, India’s private sector bank, has opened its first branch in Singapore to provide banking services and has been granted a wholesale banking licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) effective Oct 15.

Cebu Pacific Set For Robust Growth In 2025, Buoyed By Lower Fuel Costs, Strategic Expansion

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

MANILA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’s low-cost carrier, is poised for significant growth next year, buoyed by declining fuel prices, appreciation of the Philippine peso and strategic expansion of its fleet and route network.

Allianz Life Extends Coverage For Critical Illness Riders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd has launched the Complimentary Multi-Claim Critical Illness (CI) coverage campaign, which provides its customers with a vital safety net not just for their first CI diagnosis but for future diagnoses as well.

Shopee Empowers Local Entrepreneurs To Achieve Nationwide Success

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Behind every online purchase is a story of determination, resilience, and dreams realised, said Shopee.

Budget 2025: Introduce Tax Rebate Mechanism To Encourage Public To Appreciate Creative Arts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to introduce a mechanism under Budget 2025 that allows Malaysians to enjoy tax rebates when spending in the creative arts industry.

Northeast Group Seeks More Details From Govt On NSS Initiatives In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant Northeast Group Bhd has urged the government to provide more details on the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) as it seeks a clearer understanding of how the government plans to assist industry players in the upcoming Budget 2025.

Budget 2025: Direct Sellers Want Govt To Tighten E-commerce Regulations

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Direct Selling Association Malaysia (DSAM) has urged the government to allocate funds to tighten regulations, increase enforcement and continuously educate ethical e-commerce practices in Budget 2025.

Foreign Selling Of Malaysian Equities Eases To RM45.7 Mln Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued selling domestic equities for a third consecutive week, though at a more moderate pace of RM45.7 million, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF).

NXHD Completes Acquisition Of German’s Simon Hegele, Becoming A Fully Owned Subsidiary

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express Holdings Inc (NXHD) has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of all shares in German-based SH HoldCo GmbH (Simon Hegele), a group of companies specialising in contract logistics in the healthcare industry.

FBM KLCI Opens Lower But Market Breadth Stays Positive

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index opened lower, in line with Wall Street’s weaker performance, as traders reacted negatively to September’s United States consumer price index figure, which came in higher than anticipated, said an analyst.