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.

Heitech Padu Secures Niise Contract Worth RM892.19 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- HeiTech Padu Bhd has secured a contract worth RM892.19 million for the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) project by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

SME Bank Launches FundFest To Empower Entrepreneurs, Bridging The Financing Gap

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- SME Bank Malaysia Bhd has launched the SME Bank FundFest 2024, aimed at providing budding entrepreneurs, innovative startups, and growing businesses with opportunities to access funding facilities and participate in knowledge exchange sessions.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Budget 2025 Optimism

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.

Petroleum-related Revenue Set to Drop Further to RM62 Bln In 2025 -- MoF Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Petroleum-related revenue is expected to register a lower collection of RM62 billion, accounting for 18.3 per cent of the federal government's total revenue in 2025.

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).

Anwar Unveils Substantial Budget 2025, Catalyzing Economy, Hastening Reforms

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 worth RM421 billion, the biggest in history, is strategically aligned with the MADANI Economy framework, focuses on attracting high-quality investments, stimulating business opportunities, undertaking projects for the wellbeing of the rakyat and not impacting their affordability in purchasing essential goods and services.

Malaysia Poised To Steer ASEAN Economic Prosperity Via Resources, Digital Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to advance ASEAN's economic prosperity and regional integration by leveraging its resources and digital infrastructure, bolstered by a stable government and effective policies, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF). 

JS-SEZ Aims To Create Economic Synergy Between Malaysia And Singapore As A Global Hub - MoF

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). 

Malaysia, China Need To Strengthen Arbitration Cooperation For Impartial Dispute Resolution

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China need to strengthen cooperation in arbitration to provide an independent and impartial dispute resolution service, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong. 

Main Market-bound Azam Jaya Bhd Aims To Raise RM61.5 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – Sabah-based major road infrastructure construction player, Azam Jaya Bhd aims to raise RM61.5 million from its initial public offering (IPO), pursuant to its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on Nov 11, 2024.

Salcon Bags External Water Reticulation Contract Worth RM18.50 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Salcon Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Salcon Engineering Bhd has bagged a RM18.50 million contract from LTE Engineers Sdn Bhd, on behalf of F&N AgriValley Sdn Bhd.