23d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad & Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has been crafted with the core objectives of the MADANI Economy framework at its foundation while maintaining the flexibility to navigate both domestic and external uncertainties over the next five years, said an economist.
30d ago
PETALING JAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government has secured more than RM63 billion of investments under the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) as of March this year, with RM5 billion from domestic sources and RM58 billion from foreign sources, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The move by Government-linked Investment Companies (GLICs) and Government-linked Companies (GLCs) to implement a minimum monthly living wage of RM3,100 for 153,000 employees marks a highly significant milestone that can catalyse a broader wage reform across Malaysia’s labour market, according to economists.
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PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP).
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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.
3m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have collectively implemented a living wage policy, ensuring all permanent Malaysian employees now earn above the monthly living wage threshold.
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PUTRAJAYA, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must focus on diversifying its export base and increasing the quality of investments in preparation to face the global economic uncertainty, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the culture of establishing companies and maintaining unprofitable companies must stop immediately.
5m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have been urged to make domestic direct investments (DDI) of about RM120 billion over five years to stimulate the country's economic growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The strong and competitive dividend rates achieved by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for 2024 demonstrate the fund’s resilience and commitment in ensuring a secure future for its members during retirement, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to drive Malaysia’s economic resilience and energy security, announcing a strong and sustainable financial performance for 2024.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) – Domestic strategic investments by government-linked investment companies (GLICs) are becoming increasingly important and play a key role in strengthening Malaysia's economy from within, and improving resilience against external impacts.