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PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an efficient and transparent taxation system, but it is not yet suitable for re-implementation because the rakyat’s income threshold is still low, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Kamarul Ariffin Md Yasin & Siti Nurhana Shafirah Mat Nazir
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) must face new demands in the energy transition era to remain relevant amid current economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The government’s fiscal reform initiatives, including expanding the Sales and Services Tax (SST) scope and rationalising electricity and diesel subsidies, are aimed at ensuring fiscal sustainability while protecting lower-income groups and essential sectors.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) hinges on political stability and consistent policy formulation and implementation, particularly as difficult or unpopular decisions are sometimes necessary to optimise resource allocation and strengthen the country’s economic structure.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) – Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has welcomed the rationalisation of petrol subsidies, noting that such subsidies are unsustainable, said Petronas president and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, June 12 (Bernama) -- Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd is committed to supporting Labuan’s economic growth via strategic collaboration to strengthen logistics systems, expand international transhipment activities, and open investment opportunities in the maritime supply chain.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC) has launched over 100 new United States (US)-listed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Contract for Differences (CFDs), expanding its multi-asset product suite and offering global client’s deeper access to diversified, thematic trading opportunities.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Heitman LLC (Heitman), a global real estate investment management firm, has announced an allocation from HESTA to invest in European alternative property types, including self-storage, student housing, residential, and health care.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has allocated RM10 million to empower Bumiputera entrepreneurs in the motorcycle maintenance and repair sector through the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development (PUMP) MotoExpert Programme.
KOTA KINABALU, June 10 (Bernama) -- The government has disbursed over RM1.62 million in assistance to 21 independent oil palm smallholders in Sabah’s interior regions, covering 90.32 hectares for replanting purposes.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Black & Veatch, a global leader in human critical infrastructure solutions, will present solutions to accelerate Southeast Asia’s energy transition at the Energy Asia 2025 conference, taking place June 16 to 18 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves grew marginally to US$119.60 billion as at May 30, 2025, from US$119.10 billion recorded as at May 15, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
