Bursa Malaysia Marginally Lower At Midday In Cautious Trading 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia edged down at the midday break amid a mixed and cautious regional market performance.

Budget 2025 To Balance Between Fostering Economic Growth And Strengthening Currency- RHBAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2025 is expected to maintain a balance between fostering economic growth and strengthening the currency, said RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd (RHBAM).

Govt Allocation To Revitalise Rubber Plantations Supports Glove Industry Growth - MARGMA

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM20 million to revitalise idle private rubber plantations and RM60 million for latex production under the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) are significant steps forward in supporting the growth and sustainability of the rubber glove industry.

Govt Expected To Continue Fiscal Consolidation Measures To Reduce Debt

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to continue its fiscal consolidation measures as part of the debt management strategy following the reported decrease in new debt, which is forecast to fall to RM80 billion by 2025.

Budget 2025 Shows Consistency, But More Effort Needed To Boost Economic Complexity - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) — The MADANI government has demonstrated improved consistency in its economic framework with the tabling of Budget 2025 last Friday, while also addressing the need to enhance the country’s economic complexity.

Budget 2025 Focused On Sustainable Development, Talent Growth, Strategic Investments

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM421 billion under the MADANI Budget 2025 will set a strong foundation for revitalising the economy, driving positive change and ensuring the well-being of Malaysians, Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) president and chief executive officer Datuk Idzham Mohd Hashim said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Easier On Weak Buying Interest 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia moved in a tight range amid muted trading to close easier today, reflecting weak buying interest as investors paused to assess the details of Budget 2025, said an analyst. 

Govt Mulling Utilising Databases, E-Wallets For Two-Tier RON95 Subsidies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) – The government is considering using databases linked to identification cards, along with e-wallets and debit cards as part of the mechanism for the two-tiered pricing system for RON95 petrol subsidies.

Budget 2025 Sets Solid Foundation For 13MP - MARC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 sets a solid foundation to achieve growth of between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent, providing a strong framework for the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as 2025 marks the final year of the 12MP, said Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).

Govt Urged To Carefully Classify Household Income To Avoid Missing Out Those In Need -- Backbenchers Club

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government is being asked to re-examine the classification of household income to prevent from missing out aid and petrol subsidies to those who really need them, said the Backbenchers Club today.

MITI Aims to Announce New Investment Incentive Framework By 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) is finalising a New Investment Incentive Framework, targeted for announcement as early as the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, said its minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Budget 2025 Aims For Growth And Elevated Living Standards - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The measures outlined in Budget 2025 aim to reshape the economy by fostering growth and attracting quality investments while balancing fiscal consolidation, "raising the ceiling" for economic growth, and "raising the floor" to elevate living standards, according to analysts.