475 Mln E-invoices Issued To Date, Involving 98,813 Taxpayers - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- As of Aug 18, 2025, a total of 475 million e-invoices have been issued by 98,813 taxpayers under the first, second and third phases of the mandatory implementation of the e-invoicing system, said Deputy Finance Minister, Lim Hui Ying.

Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Poised For Growth With Right Partnerships & Policies -- PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector is poised to thrive in this new era with the right partnerships and policies, and ASEAN’s leadership providing the platform for growth.

Expanded SST Designed To Be Progressive, Fairer -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an expanded scope after considering both SST and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade higher next week, according to an analyst.

Interim Measures Effective In Curbing Medical Costs, Insurance Premium Inflation -- Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Interim measures to manage rising medical costs remain effective, as ongoing initiatives will strengthen healthcare delivery and help curb medical insurance inflation, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Construction Sector Set For More Job Flows In 2H 2025 - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The construction sector is expected to see increased job flows in the second half of this year (2H 2025), driven by the gradual rollout of major public-sector infrastructure projects, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

Ringgit Strengthens To 4.18 Vs US Dollar On Fed Rate Cut Hopes, Strong Domestic Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to the 4.18 level versus the US dollar, marking its highest point in more than six weeks, buoyed by rising expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut cycle and Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Rally To 5th Day, Ends Above 1,560 Resistance Level

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its rally for the fifth consecutive day, breaching the 1,560 resistance level, underpinned by renewed investor appetite for data centre plays, and improving signals from geopolitical trade negotiations.

IOI Properties Shares Up In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) shares rose in the early trading session, buoyed by positive market sentiment.

Budget 2026 To Be Tabled In Parliament On Oct 10 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The government is scheduled to table Budget 2026 in parliament on Oct 10, 2025, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

WORQ Expands TOD Co-working Spaces Amid Hybrid Work Boom

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The growing shift towards hybrid and flexible working arrangements are driving demand for accessible, well-equipped co-working spaces in Malaysia’s urban centres. 

Tengku Zafrul Urges Companies To Be Indispensable, Competitive Globally To Withstand Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has called on Malaysian firms, including small and medium enterprises (SME), to become indispensable and competitive globally to withstand tariffs and other trade barriers.