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.

Federal Govt Revenue to Grow 5.5 pct To RM339.7 Bln In 2025 -- MoF Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The federal government revenue is estimated to grow 5.5 per cent to RM339.7 billion next year from the RM322.1 billion expected in 2024, in tandem with a better economic outlook next year, said the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Strong China-Malaysia Ties Key Factor In Driving Investments: Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Longstanding and stable relations with China are a key consideration for investors seeking to expand into Southeast Asia, with the strength of China-Malaysia ties making Malaysia a top destination for Chinese enterprises, analysts said on Thursday.

Continuity Of Mega Projects To Drive Economic Growth, Job Creation -- Experts

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The continuity of major infrastructure projects under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's MADANI government is poised to generate substantial spillover effects across the economy, fostering job creation, attracting investments, and enhancing connectivity, according to experts.

Budget 2025 To Help Those Caught In Relentless Struggle Against Rising Cost Of Living

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) – Budget 2025 will be a delicate balance between maintaining economic growth and ensuring that the welfare of the most vulnerable segments of society comprising low-income earners, single mothers and people with disabilities are looked after against a backdrop of rising prices.

EBC Expands Services For HNWIs, Institutional Investors With Second AFSL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- In a significant move toward expanding its global asset management footprint, EBC Financial Group (EBC) has successfully obtained an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) for Asset Management from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

Avaland Celebrates Avenue25, Redefines Sustainable Living

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Property developer Avaland Bhd aims to set a new benchmark with the Avenue25 project in Subang Jaya, with all phases targeted to achieve GreenRE Gold certification.

Producer Price Index Eases By 1.9 Pct In 2023 - DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 1.9 per cent in 2023 (2022: 7.8 per cent), mainly due to the contraction in the agriculture, forestry fishing (-13.8 per cent), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

KIP REIT Secures Approval For RM320 Mln Acquisition Of DPulze Shopping Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT) has secured shareholders’ approval to acquire DPulze Shopping Centre in Cyberjaya for RM320 million.

Oracle's Investment Set To Propel Malaysia's Digital Economy And Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Oracle's investment in Malaysia's artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing sectors is set to catalyse substantial growth within the country's digital economy, enhancing technological innovation and economic competitiveness.

PropertyGuru Supports KPKT's Madani Deposit Scheme To Boost Home-ownership Among First-time Buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- PropertyGuru Malaysia has given full support to the Housing and Local Government Ministry's (KPKT) suggestion on the MADANI Deposit scheme in the upcoming Budget 2025.

HLIB Expects Budget 2025 To Balance Fiscal Discipline And GDP Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Budget 2025 to responsibly walk the fiscal consolidation path, a lower fiscal deficit target from -4.3 per cent to -3.9 per cent, yet be supportive of gross domestic product (GDP) growth, subsidies savings and improved revenue channels.