By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The rationalisation of RON95 subsidies marks a landmark in Malaysia’s structural reform journey, with the reduction in subsidy expenditure expected to help narrow the fiscal deficit and improve the government’s debt dynamics, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Input from discussions with international industry players on enhancing Kuala Lumpur’s competitiveness as an international financial centre and global business hub will be considered in the 2026 Budget, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, underscoring confidence in the country’s macroeconomic management despite global trade uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 12 (Bernama) – Animal feed, including raw soybeans which are a key component in its production, is now exempt from Sales Tax or subject to a zero rate as part of efforts to stabilise the prices of essential food items such as chicken, eggs and meat.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The lower Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to support homeownership affordability through reduced debt servicing costs, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth performance in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) remained resilient despite geopolitical and global trade uncertainties, outperforming several ASEAN countries, including Singapore and Thailand
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s RM547.6 million allocation in capitation grants in 2026 reflects its current financial capacity, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will not only ease people’s burden, but will also be a catalyst for domestic economic activity with benefits flowing to small retailers and local suppliers.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Income derived from digital cryptocurrency activities such as trading, mining, and exchange in Malaysia is subject to income tax under Section 4 of the Income Tax Act 1967 because digital currencies are classified as commodities that can be considered business income.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The government is in the process of drafting an act related to government-linked companies (SOEs) to strengthen corporate governance, increase accountability, and optimise performance, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is submitting a request to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) and palm kernel olein to be exempted from the Sales and Services Tax (SST), both of which currently taxed at a rate of five per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The government and JPMorganChase had resolved all matters relating to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), with the American bank set to pay RM1.4 billion (US$330 million) to Malaysia’s Assets Recovery Trust Account, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).
