1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) – The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) has submitted several proposals to the Finance Ministry for Budget 2025 to lift and empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) while promoting inclusive economic growth in line with the MADANI Economy framework.
1y ago
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Introducing competitive green bonds, tax breaks or rebates in the upcoming Budget 2025 may encourage companies, including telecommunication companies, to transition into renewable energy (RE) in their operations.
1y ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) hopes the government will increase tax relief for life, education and medical insurance premiums in Budget 2025.
1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- An economist hopes the government will announce initiatives to improve Malaysia’s international trade policies, especially within the ASEAN region, when tabling Budget 2025 as part of the efforts to spur further economic growth.
1y ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) – Steel manufacturer Mycron Steel Bhd, which just signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s JFE Steel Corporation to drive green solutions in Malaysia, has called for public-private partnerships to be prioritised in Budget 2025 to help Malaysia achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM403.7 billion is expected for Budget 2025, comprising RM305.7 billion and RM97.9 billion for operating and development expenditures, respectively, according to TA Securities Holdings Bhd.
1y ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to expand digital grant incentives for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the upcoming Budget 2025 to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies, an analyst said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today the upcoming Budget 2025 is aimed at raising the people’s living standards and advancing the country’s development.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has estimated a net development expenditure of around RM90 billion in Budget 2025 as Malaysia enters the final year of the 12th Malaysia Plan.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025, to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 18, is expected to strike a balanced approach, combining fiscal sustainability with initiatives to drive economic development, said RHB Investment Bank (IB) Bhd.
1y ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the government to consider introducing incentives or tax credits in the upcoming Budget 2025 to support Malaysia’s emerging sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- PropertyGuru and iProperty have expressed hope Budget 2025 will continue to focus on housing initiatives aimed at underserved communities, including the low-to-middle income segment.