Govt Expects Additional SST Revenue Of RM5 Bln In 2025, RM10 Bln In 2026 Following Revision

PETALING JAYA, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Sales and Service Tax (SST) collection is expected to increase by RM5 billion in 2025 and by RM10 billion in 2026 following the review and expansion of the tax scope, which will be implemented starting July 1.

Bursa Malaysia Almost Flat At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained almost flat at midday today with buying support continuing in selected heavyweights, interspersed with profit-taking led by consumer products and services counters. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher, Turns Lower Soon After

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher but turned lower thereafter, tracking the weaker overnight Wall Street performance. 

Policy Consistency, Political Stability Key To World Competitiveness Ranking – Economist

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) hinges on political stability and consistent policy formulation and implementation, particularly as difficult or unpopular decisions are sometimes necessary to optimise resource allocation and strengthen the country’s economic structure.

Senai Airport City Attracts RM8 Bln Investments, Commits To Developing Johor Workforce

By Hasnah Jusid

JOHOR BAHRU, June 17 (Bernama) – Senai Airport City (SAC) has attracted about 160 investors, with total committed investments nearing RM8 billion.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower Amid Foreign Outflow, Heightened Middle East Tensions

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Tuesday amid foreign fund outflows as investors weighed the escalating Israel-Iran tensions, analysts said. 

Anwar Praises EPF's Efforts In Enhancing Retirement Adequacy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has commended the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) efforts in exploring new approaches to enhance Malaysian retirement adequacy. 

BNM, Govt To Work On Implementing 'Reset' Initiative To Address High Medical Inflation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the government are working on implementing the RESET initiative to address the high medical inflation in Malaysia.

Joint Ministerial Committee To Tackle Soaring Healthcare Costs -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the formation of a joint ministerial committee to address the rising cost of healthcare, which is one of the most immediate challenges affecting the lives of ordinary Malaysians.

Seveno Capital–Borderless Healthcare Group JV To Tap US$1.8 Trillion Wellness Market

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Seveno Capital and Borderless Healthcare Group have launched The Well Estate, the world’s first medical wellness real estate company to target the growing US$1.8 trillion global wellness market. (US$1=RM4.23)

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower Despite Wall Street's Higher Overnight Performance

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower today on some mild selling activities, mainly among lower liners, despite Wall Street’s higher overnight performance.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Close Higher In Line With Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recovered its earlier losses to close marginally higher, supported by renewed optimism in the data centre segment and a sectoral rotation into defensive plays, as investors positioned cautiously amid heightened geopolitical tensions.