Highlights From Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2026, themed the Fourth MADANI Budget: People’s Budget, which was tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Govt To Intensify Support For High-Value Sectors -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government will intensify its support for high-value sectors, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Dewan Rakyat Passes Three Ministry Of Finance Motions

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) --  The Dewan Rakyat today passed three motions from the Ministry of Finance with a majority voice vote in support.

Sabah’s Economic Model Offers New Hope For Sustainable Growth -- Expert

LABUAN, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The new Sabah-centric economic strategy is paving the way for more targeted, long-term development efforts, offering renewed hope for the state’s economic recovery and job creation, said an expert.

Bursa Malaysia Launches Bursa RISE+ to Enhance Visibility, Profile Of Companies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has announced the launch of its expanded research incentive scheme, Bursa Research Incentive Scheme Plus (Bursa RISE+), to enhance the visibility and corporate profile of selected Malaysian companies.

ADB Deploys Nearly US$40 Bln For Development Across Asia And The Pacific In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed US$24.3 billion (US$1 = RM4.39) from its own resources last year, alongside US$14.9 billion in cofinancing with its partners, to address a range of complex development challenges in Asia and the Pacific.

25 Pct Increase In Capitation Grant To Strengthen State Budgets, Boost Economic Growth

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The 25 per cent increase in the capitation grant to state governments, amounting to RM548 million effective 2026, is a significant step towards supporting state budgets.

Onn Hafiz: Johor Govt Drafting Masterplan For JS-SEZ

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Johor State Government is currently drafting a masterplan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

MAHB: PAC Must Use Proper Channels To Seek Explanation, Clarification - Loke 

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke today emphasised that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is required to adhere to proper channels when seeking any explanations from his Ministry, including on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) share sales.

Govt Ensures Balanced Development, Including In SG4 States - Ministry Of Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The government is continuously striving to ensure balanced development is implemented across regions and states, including Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, which are collectively known as State Government 4 (SG4). 

Biban24 Propels Saudi Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Growth, Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- More than 23 agreements were signed, along with several project launches valued at over 580 million Saudi riyals, on the third day of the Biban24. (100 Saudi riyals = RM117.40)

Budget 2025: RM2.184 Bln Allocation For MITI Recognition Of NIMP 2030 Effectiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) --  The allocation of RM2.184 billion for the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) in Budget 2025 is seen as a recognition of the effectiveness of the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 as a driver of Malaysian industry.