KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) recommends exempting small and medium enterprise (SME) manufacturers of taxable goods from paying Sales and Service Tax (SST) on input services such as rentals and logistics, to prevent compounding tax-on-tax effects that drive up costs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- When a Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) pipeline ruptured in Putra Heights during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays, sending a fireball hundreds of metres into the air, it was a stark reminder of how modern development and critical infrastructure must coexist safely.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is providing an additional RM2.5 billion under its fund for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on channelling these funds to first-time borrowers.
PETALING JAYA, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (REHDA) has urged local producers and manufacturers to remain vigilant over the rising cost of construction materials, which could impact the affordability of property prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained its positive view on the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI for 2026, with an end-2026 target of 1,772 points following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s 2026 New Year message in which he outlined a reform-led and pro-growth agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The policy framework proposed by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) can address the structural and operational challenges faced by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) views the deferment of e-invoicing as a pragmatic step that acknowledges the readiness gap among micro and small enterprises, particularly in terms of digital capability, systems integration, and compliance costs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement on strategic direction and institutional reforms further strengthens the confidence of industry players, the public, and investors in national policies, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is a strategic national initiative that is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional connectivity and logistics hub in Southeast Asia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will fully settle excess tax refunds for the 2023 and 2024 assessment years this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Mandatory e-invoicing for companies with annual sales of between RM1 million and RM5 million, originally scheduled to take effect from Jan 1, 2026, has been extended by a year without any penalty being imposed.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Service Tax on rentals for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has been reduced to six per cent from eight per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
