Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Rise 7.3 Pct To RM159.8 Bln In January — DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM159.8 billion in January 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Govt Allocates RM2.4 Bln For Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah Payment For 1Q 2026 - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) --The government has allocated RM2.4 billion for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) aid payment for the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

RM6.2 Bln In Tax Refunds Disbursed As At Feb 18, 2026 – MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- For 2026, a total of RM6.2 billion has been disbursed in 95,285 tax refund cases as at Feb 18, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Federal Grants To State Governments Expected To Hit RM10.5 Bln This Year – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, March 5 (Bernama) -- The National Finance Council (NFC) has agreed to increase the grants provided by the federal government to state governments, with the total amount expected to reach RM10.5 billion this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Govt Disburses RM11.8 Mln Compensations For Delayed Tax Refunds as At Feb 11 -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The government has disbursed compensation payments totalling RM11.8 million for delays in excess tax refunds for this year up to Feb 11, 2026.

Nearly RM200 Mln Disbursed As Two Million Citizens Redeem SARA Aid -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) — About two million Malaysians have redeemed the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) For All cash assistance, involving nearly RM200 million in funds as of Tuesday, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

RM5.4 Bln Tax Refunds For 2023 Year Of Assessment Disbursed As Of Feb 10

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- A total of RM5.4 billion in tax refunds for the 2023 year of assessment, involving 38,629 cases, had been paid as of Feb 10, 2026, and the government is confident of completing the payments by this month, ahead of its first quarter of 2026 original target.

MOF Disburses RM3.9 Bln In 2023 Tax Refunds

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- A total of RM3.9 billion in tax refunds had been disbursed as of Jan 31, 2026, to settle 34,899 cases involving refunds for the 2023 tax filing year

Targeted Subsidies A More Realistic Approach For Tackling Rising Cost Of Living -- Treasury Sec-Gen

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar and Nor Baizura Basri

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Despite the view that subsidies are inefficient and prices of basic necessities should be determined by market forces, the MADANI Government has chosen a more realistic approach by providing targeted subsidies to help households cope with cost-of-living pressures.

Nearly A Third Of SARA Aid Spent Within Five Days Of Disbursal, Proving Programme's Effectiveness -- Johan

By Nor Baizura Basri and Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Almost one third of the approximately RM624.97 million disbursed under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid programme since Jan 9 has been spent as of Jan 13, indicating its effectiveness in helping low-income groups cope with the cost of living.

CIMB Treasury & Markets Research Revises GDP Forecast Upward To 4.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research has revised its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast upward to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent previously, supported by continued growth momentum in the services and construction sectors but balanced by moderation in manufacturing. 

Malaysia Targets RM2 Bln Pineapple Exports By 2027

KUALA KUBU BAHRU, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The government aims to increase pineapple exports to RM2 billion by 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen and develop the industry, which is now considered a high-value strategic commodity.