Govt Approves RM14.39 Mln Grant To SUHAKAM, For 2023 Operations Cost

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government through the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has approved a grant of RM14.39 million to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) in 2023 to cover operating expenses and meet the objectives of its establishment.

No Application Required For SARA Aid, 'SARA Assistance For All' Message Is False -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has stated that no application is required for the ‘Sumbangan Asas Rahmah’ (SARA) assistance and emphasised that the circulating message about "SARA for all" assistance is false.

RM4 Bln Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah Cash Aid Disbursed Via Phase 1 And 2 Payments -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The latest data showed that over 8.5 million Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients have been registered, and RM4 billion in cash aid disbursed through the initiative’s Phase 1 and 2 payments, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Retail Prices Of RON95, RON97 And Diesel Remain Unchanged - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The retail prices of RON95 and RON97 petrol will remain unchanged at RM2.05 and RM3.21 per litre, respectively, for the period of July 24 to 30.

SST Revision Does Not Justify Hotel Rate Hikes - MoF

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Finance (MoF) indicated that the Sales and Service Tax (SST) does not warrant the hotel room rate increases asserted by some hotel associations.

MOF To Facilitate Industries In SST Transition Period

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) – The Finance Ministry (MOF) has agreed to provide transitional support to industry players during the change in the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), following feedback regarding difficulties in complying with all operational requirements.

RM11 Bln Deployed Under Gear-Up To Drive High-Growth Sectors - MOF

PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- A total of RM11 billion has been deployed under the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) as of June 30, 2025, less than a year since the initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) was launched.

SAMENTA Welcomes Revision To Expanded SST As Relief For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has welcomed the Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) revision to the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), describing it as a meaningful relief for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

After Apples And Oranges, MoF Announces Exemption For Beauty Services From Service Tax Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced today that, after carefully considering public sentiment, it has decided not to proceed with the proposed expansion of the Service Tax to beauty services such as manicures and pedicures, facial services, and barbers and hairdressers.

New Applications For Revised Service, Sales Tax Scope Open From Aug 1 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced that new registration applications in relation to the expansion of the service tax scope and the revision of the sales tax rate, effective from July 1, 2025, can be made starting from Aug 1, 2025.

Refined Sugar Or White Sugar Remains Tax-Free Under SST Revision - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Refined sugar (or commonly known as white sugar) remains tax-free under the revised Sales and Service Tax (SST) that will take effect on July 1, 2025, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Local Agricultural Produce Not Subject To Sales Tax, Says MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has clarified that agricultural produce grown in Malaysia are not subject to sales tax under the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST).