Budget 2025

Govt To Continue Promoting 5G Usage As Malaysia Prepares For ASEAN Chairmanship - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to promote the use of 5G, especially to encourage its applications in various industries as Malaysia prepares for its ASEAN chairmanship in 2025.

39 Of Top 100 Listed Companies Yet To Meet 30 Pct Women Participation Target In BOD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- A total of 39 companies in the top 100 companies listed on Bursa Malaysia have yet to meet the target of having 30 per cent women participation in their boards.

Govt Allocates RM200 Mln To Support Strategic Investments In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is allocating RM200 million to the Strategic Collaborative Investment Fund (CoSIF) and the NIMP Industrial Development Fund (NIDF) next year. 

Budget 2025 Boosts And Strengthens Malaysia's Global Standing

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 will empower the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in strengthening Malaysia's interests and expanding its influence on international platforms as the ASEAN Chair in 2025.

Govt Proposing 2.0 Pct Dividend Tax On High-Income Shareholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is proposing to impose a 2.0 per cent dividend tax on taxable dividend income, after considering allowable exemptions and deductions, effective from the 2025 assessment year.

Tax Break Proposed For Labuan Takaful, Islamic Finance - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is proposing an income tax exemption for Labuan commercial entities conducting Islamic financial activities, including Labuan takaful and eligible related businesses, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

2025 GDP Growth Forecast Of 4.5-5.5 Pct Is Reasonable, Says Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The gross domestic product (GDP) growth assumption of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent for 2025 is reasonable, said OCBC senior ASEAN economist Lavanya Venkateswaran said.

Budget 2025 Puts Forth Clear Call To Action For Board Directors -- ICDM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government's Budget 2025 has put forth a clear call to action for board directors, namely to proactively step up, lead with purpose, exercise risk leadership, embrace diversity and innovation and prioritise people and talent to champion the national agenda.

Budget 2025 Will Increase Inclusivity Through Prudent Fiscal Management - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 will increase inclusivity, the equitable distribution of wealth and address social issues while ensuring the welfare of the population through prudent fiscal management and targeted subsidies.

REHDA Urges Financial Institutions To Introduce Step-up Financing Schemes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) has called upon financial institutions to take heed of the government’s move to introduce housing projects for the people and introduce their step-up financing schemes.

Budget 2025 : Microsoft Says Committed To Partnering With Govt To Drive Responsible AI Innovation In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Microsoft is committed to partnering with the government to drive responsible artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in Malaysia, enabling a future where digital transformation benefits everyone.

RM65 Mln Allocation To Help Smallholders Obtain MSPO Certification - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The RM65 million allocation through Budget 2025 is expected to provide a boost for more smallholders to obtain the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification, said Commodities and Plantations Minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.