Biggest Budget Allocation Due To Good Governance, Fiscal Discipline - Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) — The largest allocation in history of RM421 billion for Budget 2025 is the result of good governance, prudent fiscal discipline and the country's rapid economic growth, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

The Father Of Malaysian Islamic Banking, Abdul Halim Ismail Passes Away

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Father of Malaysian Islamic Banking, Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Ismail, passed away at the age of 85 this morning.

CPO Records Mixed Performance In First Eight Months But Price Rises 3.1 Pct To RM4,005 -- MPOB

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s palm oil industry chalked up a mixed performance in the first eight months of the year, marked by higher prices and output plus a notable yield improvement. 

Budget 2025: RM2.184 Bln Allocation For MITI Recognition Of NIMP 2030 Effectiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) --  The allocation of RM2.184 billion for the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) in Budget 2025 is seen as a recognition of the effectiveness of the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 as a driver of Malaysian industry.

Narrower Deficit, Lower Maturities In 2025, Gross Debt Issuance At Rm163.5 Bln - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s narrower deficit of RM80 billion next year, which is RM4.3 billion below the revised estimate of RM84.3 billion this year, suggests milder net borrowing requirements next year, CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd said today.

Budget 2025: LTAT To Leverage GEAR-uP Initiative For RM120 Billion Domestic Investment

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.

Vast Investment Potential In Sabah Blue Economy - CM Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Sabah offers immense investment opportunities in the blue economy, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Budget 2025 Set To Increase Home Purchases – Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2025 focus on efficiency and investment, coupled with tax relief for first-time house buyers, is likely to increase home purchases, said the international real estate technology group, Juwai IQI.

RON 95 Subsidy Rationalisation To Drive Malaysia's Fiscal Consolidation, Upside Risk Remains - Stanchart

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).

SST Expansion To Offset Fall In Oil-Related Revenue, Creates Robust Tax System

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The expansion of the sales and services tax (SST) should help offset the projected fall in oil-related revenue to 3.0 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 from 3.2 per cent in 2024 on likely lower oil prices, Standard Chartered Global Research said today.

CGS Malaysia: Budget 2025 To Position Malaysia Competitively, Reinforce Its Global Leadership In Islamic Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The government’s measures and incentives under Budget 2025 prioritise the nation’s competitiveness, especially in positioning Malaysia as an investment and business destination and a strong trading partner, said CGS Malaysia.

Govt Proposes To Raise WPL Threshold For Oil Palm FFB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The government is proposing to raise the windfall profit levy (WPL) threshold for oil palm fresh fruit bunches (FFB) to RM3,150 for Peninsular Malaysia and RM3,650 for Sabah and Sarawak.