Ordinary Malaysians The Real Winners Of Budget 2025

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim does not mention any major or high-profile projects.

Govt Allocates RM100 Mln Matching Fund To Spur Innovation In Islamic Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated a RM100 million matching fund to spur innovation in Islamic financing based on Islamic values so that it no longer depends on Shariah-compliant products similar to conventional ones. 

Budget 2025: RM1.8 Billion Allocated For New Ships To Strengthen MMEA Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government's announcement of RM1.8 billion for three new ships for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Budget 2025 comes at a critical time, given the agency's current asset constraints in safeguarding national waters.

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.

Budget 2025: EPF Contributions To Be Made Mandatory For Foreign Workers - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Almost RM1 Billion Allocated For Five Seasons In Two Years Paddy Cultivation Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Almost RM1 billion has been allocated to kickstart the five-season paddy planting project within two years, under Phase 1 of the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA), covering nearly 11,000 hectares, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2025: Govt Allocates RM470 Mln To Empower Women's Participation In PMKS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) - The government allocated RM470 million for financing funds provided by SME Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank Rakyat and MARA to support women's micro, small and medium enterprises (PMKS) obtain working capital, purchase assets and increase business capacity to a higher level.

Forest City Secures Duty-free Island Status

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has approved Forest City as a Duty-Free Island to promote tourism and stimulate local economic activities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2025 Estimate The Highest Ever – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The RM421 billion Budget 2025 estimate is the highest ever announced, comprising allocations of RM335 billion for operating expenses and RM86 billion for development expenditure, excluding contingency reserves of RM2 billion.

Govt To Introduce New Investment Incentive Framework, RM1 Bln Strategic Investment Fund - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- A new Investment Incentive Framework will be introduced, including a strategic investment fund worth RM1 billion aimed at enhancing the capacity of local talent and encouraging high-value activities to be carried out in the country.

NFOF Will Be Operational In November 2024 With Funding Of RM1 Bln - PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 Okt (Bernama) -- The National Fund-of-Funds (NFOF) established under Khazanah Nasional Bhd will operate in November 2024 with a RM1 billion fund, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak To Continue Receiving Among Highest Allocations - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The development allocation for Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively, making them among the highest in the country.