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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The BUDI95 petrol subsidy initiative strengthens income distribution and could improve fairness in how national resources are shared by five to 10 per cent, in line with ASEAN peers, an economist said.
By Nor Baizura Basri dan Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The United States has agreed to consider granting tariff exemptions - specifically zero tariff rates - on several commodity products not produced in the US, including palm oil and cocoa, which are expected to be finalised next month.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) will continue discussions with the United States (US) on steel and aluminium as part of efforts to address global overcapacity that is flooding the European market, said European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is taking a new step to penetrate the Central Asian market by bringing local franchises to Kazakhstan as a strategic gateway to Eurasia, a move expected to boost export value, attract foreign investment and create more high-value jobs.
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has urged taxpayers not to delay or wait until the last minute to implement e-invoicing, but to make early preparations to ensure a smooth transition.
BATU KAWAN, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government has assured that the semiconductor industry will receive increased attention under Budget 2026, scheduled for tabling in parliament on Oct 10, in line with the aspirations of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has withdrawn the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Foundation Life (NZ) Limited (FLNZ) as the company no longer holds insurance policy liabilities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector’s second half of 2025 (2H 2025) is projected to be softer due to persistent cost pressures and weaker demand expectations, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects Budget 2026 to continue its focus to improve home ownership for first-time buyers, with incentives to include stamp duty exemptions and a Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) to support the low- to middle-income group.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s robust regulatory framework and fiscal incentives for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) are making it more attractive for near-term investments and project development.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Vehicle selling prices in Malaysia are not controlled by the government and are determined by the market, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to diversify supply chains in the semiconductor sector to ensure that foreign and local investments remain strong and resilient, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
