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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.
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Microsoft is committed to partnering with the government to drive responsible artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in Malaysia, enabling a future where digital transformation benefits everyone.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The RM65 million allocation through Budget 2025 is expected to provide a boost for more smallholders to obtain the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification, said Commodities and Plantations Minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated a RM100 million matching fund to spur innovation in Islamic financing based on Islamic values so that it no longer depends on Shariah-compliant products similar to conventional ones.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government's announcement of RM1.8 billion for three new ships for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Budget 2025 comes at a critical time, given the agency's current asset constraints in safeguarding national waters.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) - The government allocated RM470 million for financing funds provided by SME Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank Rakyat and MARA to support women's micro, small and medium enterprises (PMKS) obtain working capital, purchase assets and increase business capacity to a higher level.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- A new Investment Incentive Framework will be introduced, including a strategic investment fund worth RM1 billion aimed at enhancing the capacity of local talent and encouraging high-value activities to be carried out in the country.
1y ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a higher note buoyed by optimism surrounding Budget 2025 and widespread buying across the board, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has completed its fourth issuance of RM800 million in nominal value Senior Sukuk Murabahah under its RM10 billion in nominal value Sukuk Murabahah Programme.