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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government is still studying the data and will ensure subsidies on petrol, health and education help the right groups, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Father of Malaysian Islamic Banking, Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Ismail, passed away at the age of 85 this morning.
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HAINAN (China), Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains open and welcoming to Chinese companies seeking to list on Bursa Malaysia whether for their first or second listing exercise, in line with both countries’ shared goals of fostering innovation and promoting high-value products and services.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's semiconductor industry is set to further solidify with various commendable initiatives outlined under Budget 2025, including the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative and the New Investment Incentive Framework.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is poised to seize new opportunities through the GEAR-uP initiative, which aims for government-linked investment companies (GLICs) to increase domestic direct investment to RM120 billion over the next five years, making a significant contribution to the sustainability of the nation’s economy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 Bernama) -- The government's move to increase individual income tax relief on education insurance and medical and health insurance premiums to RM4,000 is seen as a good financial planning incentive to encourage more Malaysians to purchase medical and health insurance plans as well as education policies for their children.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to hold steady within a narrow band of 1,655 to 1,665 as investors digest the national Budget 2025 announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The tabling of Budget 2025 by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament yesterday reflected the government’s sustained commitment to fiscal responsibility and equitable growth while bolstering Malaysia’s resilience against global uncertainties, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The measures in Budget 2025 are set to ensure that the capital market can facilitate greater and more broad-based wealth creation, said Securities Commission Malaysia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The government’s measures and incentives under Budget 2025 prioritise the nation’s competitiveness, especially in positioning Malaysia as an investment and business destination and a strong trading partner, said CGS Malaysia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Act (CCA), to be tabled in the next parliamentary sitting, will address overlaps in responsibilities between regulatory authorities and reduce coverage gaps in the supervision of consumer credit providers, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
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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.