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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher in early trade but retreated thereafter due to mild profit-taking activities following significant gains from last week, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The top 10 winners of the Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP 2024) have joined the ranks of over 190 startups that have participated in the programme since its launch in 2018.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government is still studying the data and will ensure subsidies on petrol, health and education help the right groups, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
HAINAN (China), Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains open and welcoming to Chinese companies seeking to list on Bursa Malaysia whether for their first or second listing exercise, in line with both countries’ shared goals of fostering innovation and promoting high-value products and services.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is poised to seize new opportunities through the GEAR-uP initiative, which aims for government-linked investment companies (GLICs) to increase domestic direct investment to RM120 billion over the next five years, making a significant contribution to the sustainability of the nation’s economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 Bernama) -- The government's move to increase individual income tax relief on education insurance and medical and health insurance premiums to RM4,000 is seen as a good financial planning incentive to encourage more Malaysians to purchase medical and health insurance plans as well as education policies for their children.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 emphasised people-centric infrastructure and sustainability that aligned with global real estate trends such as green building practices and transit-oriented developments, said Knight Frank Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The government’s RON 95 subsidiy rationalisation plan will drive Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation, however, the subsidy cost will face some upside risks if oil prices rise, according to Standard Chartered (Stanchart).
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.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a higher note buoyed by optimism surrounding Budget 2025 and widespread buying across the board, said an analyst.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to enhance the economic landscape of both Malaysia and Singapore, positioning them as a global hub along a key shipping route, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
