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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s RM547.6 million allocation in capitation grants in 2026 reflects its current financial capacity, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) increased marginally to US$122.7 billion as of Aug 29, 2025, from US$122 billion recorded on Aug 15, 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) offers a vital platform to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards a climate-resilient, innovation-driven future, securing the country’s position as a global leader in sustainable palm oil production, says the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Digital will emphasise Malaysia’s development as an artificial intelligence (AI) nation by 2030, together with GovTech initiatives, in the 2026 Budget.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) has launched the Business Accelerator Programme (BAP) Alternative Financing Programme 2025, a new financing programme designed not just to lend but also to reward small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has called for targeted tax measures in Budget 2026, including corporate income tax rebates for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and a higher chargeable income threshold of RM1 million for the SME preferential 15 per cent rate.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) sets the direction for the country's economic development by focusing on reducing regional disparities and driving strategic investments.
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GEORGE TOWN, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today kicked off an outreach campaign to promote the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 Strategic Co-Investment Fund (NIMP CoSIF), starting with an inaugural roadshow in Penang.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- ICH Asset Management (ICHAM), a regional multi-family office and asset manager, has launched the ICHAM Defined Growth Fund, billed as Asia’s first open-ended fund dedicated to autocall structured products.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Macau Insurance Company Limited (MIC).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 was achieved through the government’s adoption of a centrality approach amid an uncertain geopolitical and economic environment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd is on track to achieve a gearing ratio of 2.5 times net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) by the end of 2026, as the level stood at 2.76 times as at June 30, 2025.