Govt To Organise Economic Forum On Jan 9

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Dis (Bernama) -- The government is set to organise the Malaysian Economic Forum (FEM2025) on Jan 9, 2025, to chart Malaysia’s priorities and policies for 2025.

Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.

MOF Focusing On Progressive Taxation, Sustainable Budgeting To Prioritise Critical Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) will focus on progressive taxation to ensure fairness, sustainable budgeting to prioritise critical sectors such as education and healthcare, and responsible debt management to support development in line with the aspirations of the MADANI Economy framework.

Malaysia On The Right Track To Consistently Reduce Deficit Rate - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track to consistently reduce its deficit rate, according to Finance Minister II  Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

MOF: 13 Pct Of AKPK Borrowers Fully Settle RM3.2 Bln Debt

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- A total of 13 per cent of the 477,571 borrowers registered with the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) have fully settled debts exceeding RM3.2 billion, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Govt To Simplify Cross-border Approvals To Enable Efficient Fund Flows -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama)  – The government will simplify financial cross-border approvals under the Foreign Exchange Policy, enabling funds to flow efficiently based on their mandate size to ensure Malaysia remains competitive in attracting foreign venture capital, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

GLICs Continue To Improve Investment Evaluation Process And Monitoring - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) including Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will continue to monitor and improve governance in investment evaluation processes, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today. 

BSN Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Commits To 100 Pct Nationwide Service Coverage

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) is committed to achieving 100 per cent service coverage nationwide, in line with the aspirations of the MADANI government.

High-quality Corporate Reporting Helps Malaysia's Economy To 'Raise The Ceiling' - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- High-quality corporate reporting could play a role within the MADANI Economy framework, where Malaysia aims to 'raise the ceiling' by expanding the economic pie, fostering broader participation and increasing the complexity of our economy. 

MoF, BNM Mulling Extension Of mySalam Scheme - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Nov (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) are looking at the possibility of extending the implementation of the mySalam scheme for two more years.

Two-year MADANI Govt: Turning Challenges Into Accomplishments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- In just two years of being in power, the MADANI government has reached a pivotal turning point in Malaysia's economic reforms, alongside efforts to address inefficiencies in state-owned entities, building on the resilient economic foundation laid in its first year.

Malaysia To Prioritise Trade, ASEAN Capital Market Connectivity Ahead Of ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will prioritise enhancing trade facilitation among ASEAN countries and strengthening the connectivity of ASEAN capital markets, recognising the strategic importance of its capital market as the country prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.