The Father Of Malaysian Islamic Banking, Abdul Halim Ismail Passes Away

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Father of Malaysian Islamic Banking, Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Ismail, passed away at the age of 85 this morning.

Budget 2025 Aligns With Global Real Estate Trends - Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 emphasised people-centric infrastructure and sustainability that aligned with global real estate trends such as green building practices and transit-oriented developments, said Knight Frank Malaysia.

PKNS Targets 6,600 Acres Of Industrial Land To Be Developed By 2030

SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) aims to develop over 6,600 acres of industrial land by 2030, creating a “Selangor New Growth Corridor”. 

Consumer Credit Act to Regulate Non-Bank Credit Providers Including BNPL Companies -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Act (CCA), to be tabled in the next parliamentary sitting, will address overlaps in responsibilities between regulatory authorities and reduce coverage gaps in the supervision of consumer credit providers, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Govt Proposes Tax Incentives For Increased Exports Expanded To IC Design Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has proposed that tax incentives for increased exports for the service sector be expanded to integrated circuit (IC) design services, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Tax Break Proposed For Labuan Takaful, Islamic Finance - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is proposing an income tax exemption for Labuan commercial entities conducting Islamic financial activities, including Labuan takaful and eligible related businesses, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Budget 2025 Puts Forth Clear Call To Action For Board Directors -- ICDM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government's Budget 2025 has put forth a clear call to action for board directors, namely to proactively step up, lead with purpose, exercise risk leadership, embrace diversity and innovation and prioritise people and talent to champion the national agenda.

Budget 2025 Will Increase Inclusivity Through Prudent Fiscal Management - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 will increase inclusivity, the equitable distribution of wealth and address social issues while ensuring the welfare of the population through prudent fiscal management and targeted subsidies.

Banking Industry Views Budget 2025 As Positive Step Towards Sustainable, Inclusive Economy

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Financial institutions viewed Budget 2025 as a positive step towards achieving a sustainable, inclusive economy while maintaining fiscal responsibility and social justice. 

REHDA Urges Financial Institutions To Introduce Step-up Financing Schemes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) has called upon financial institutions to take heed of the government’s move to introduce housing projects for the people and introduce their step-up financing schemes.

Highlights From Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Almost RM1 Billion Allocated For Five Seasons In Two Years Paddy Cultivation Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Almost RM1 billion has been allocated to kickstart the five-season paddy planting project within two years, under Phase 1 of the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA), covering nearly 11,000 hectares, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.