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.

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 4.5 -5.5 Pct In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2025, against 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent in 2024, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).   

HDFC Bank Offers Singaporean Financial Products, Services Via New Branch 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- HDFC Bank, India’s private sector bank, has opened its first branch in Singapore to provide banking services and has been granted a wholesale banking licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) effective Oct 15.

Continuity Of Mega Projects To Drive Economic Growth, Job Creation -- Experts

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The continuity of major infrastructure projects under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's MADANI government is poised to generate substantial spillover effects across the economy, fostering job creation, attracting investments, and enhancing connectivity, according to experts.

Malaysia Needs RM85.7 Bln R&D Investment To Achieve NSTIP 2021-2030 Targets - MOSTI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- A total investment of RM85.7 billion in research and development (R&D) is required to achieve the targets set by the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (NSTIP) 2021-2030, according to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI).

Taiwan Seeks 10,000 Engineers Annually To Strengthen Its Semiconductor Sector

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is seeking 10,000 semiconductor and related industry engineers each year to support its role as a main hub for the semiconductor industry, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) being a key player.

MDEC CEO Says Public-private Partnerships Key To Driving Asean’s Digital Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are expected to play a crucial role in shaping ASEAN’s future, particularly in driving the digital economy forward as they are the backbone of progress, said Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer (CEO) Anuar Fariz Fadzil. 

BIMP-EAGA Must Continue To Strengthen Cooperation To Address Development Gaps

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) must continue to strengthen cooperation and work closely together to address development gaps, said Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.

Government To Look Into A 'Scorecard' For High-quality Investments - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The government is looking at having a clear scorecard focused on high-quality investments and incentives to align with the National Investment Aspirations (NIA) and New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP), said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). 

MIDA Connects Investors With Local Talent Through Innovative Pathways - CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is actively crafting innovative and strategic pathways, connecting investors and industry players with local talent to meet the ever-evolving demands of the industry.

There Has Been Robust Domestic Investments - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s impressive economic growth is not solely driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) but also by domestic investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Banking Industry Seeks Well-balanced Strategic Initiatives In Budget 2025 - RHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group has expressed optimism about Budget 2025, expecting it to deliver well-balanced strategic initiatives that address both immediate economic needs and lay a strong foundation for future growth.