HLIB Expects Fiscal Deficit To Narrow To 3.8 Pct in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects the fiscal deficit to be narrowed to 3.8 per cent this year (2024: -4.1 per cent), as announced in Budget 2025.

Malaysia's May 2025 Inflation At 1.2 Pct Lowest In 51 Months - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia registered an inflation rate of 1.2 per cent in May 2025, the lowest in 51 months, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 134.4 versus 132.8 a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

MADANI Economic Reform Agenda Yielding Results

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) – The MADANI economic reform agenda has yielded results, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

SST Expansion To Have Limited Direct Impact On GDP, Inflation -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion is expected to have a limited direct impact on gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation, as it primarily targets discretionary items and selected service sectors, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Govt Expects Inflation To Rise Less Than 0.25 Pct Following SST Review

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

PETALING JAYA, June 18 (Bernama) -- The inflation rate is expected to remain under control, with a projected increase of less than 0.25 per cent following the review and expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) scope, effective July 1.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar, Sentiment Remains Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar at today’s opening with investors remaining cautious ahead of the United States (US) monetary policy outcome due later tonight, an analyst said.

Ringgit Improves Against Greenback Amid Weaker US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues to strengthen against the greenback on Thursday, amid weaker United States (US) economic data, an analyst said.

Sales Tax Rate Revision, Service Tax Scope Expansion To Be Effective July 1, 2025 – MOF

PUTRAJAYA, June 9 (Bernama) -- The government will implement a revision of the Sales Tax rates and an expansion of the Service Tax’s scope effective from July 1, 2025, in order to strengthen the country’s fiscal position by increasing revenue and broadening the tax base.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within RM4.22-RM4.23 Against Greenback Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade around RM4.22 to RM4.23 next week, said an analyst.

Beyond Tariffs: People’s Livelihoods Must Be Central To Any Trade Negotiations

From Nor Baizura Basri

SAN FRANCISCO, June 5 (Bernama) -- It was a cold morning in San Francisco, and my stomach was growling for food. As I munched on the snacks available in my hotel room, the day had started early with the sun shining brightly before 6 am.

ASEAN Economy To Expand at 4.7 Pct In 2025 - Tengku Zafrul

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The collective ASEAN gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 4.7 per cent in 2025 as compared to 4.2 per cent last year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Prices Of Everyday Favourite Foods Almost Double Over 13 Years, DOSM Data Shows

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Fancy roti canai for breakfast, nasi lemak for lunch, and satay for dinner, these beloved Malaysians' staples have almost doubled in price over the past 13 years, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).