Maintenance Fee Arrears: Should We Be Concerned?

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Unpaid maintenance fees in strata developments have reached worrying levels, with arrears estimated in the hundreds of millions — and potentially billions, if unaddressed.

Malaysia Can Get Positive Ratings If Fiscal Outperformance Sustains Into 2025 - Maybank Research

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Research Pte Ltd has reiterated its views that Malaysia could get one positive rating action from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch by mid-2026 if the momentum of fiscal outperformance sustains into 2025. 

Capitation Grant Rate To Be Raised 25 Pct To RM548 Mln Effective 2026 - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, March 9 (Bernama) -- The rate of capitation grant distributed to state governments will be increased by 25 per cent, or RM109 million, to RM548 million effective from 2026.

Capitation Grant Rate To Be Raised 25 Pct To RM548 Mln Effective 2026 -- PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, March 6 (Bernama) -- The rate of capitation grant distributed to state governments will be increased by 25 per cent, or RM109 million, to RM548 million effective from 2026.

Govt Prioritises Inclusive Wealth Distribution To Ensure Fair Economic Growth - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The government consistently emphasises the importance of inclusivity by ensuring that the nation’s wealth is fairly distributed across all levels of society, said the Economy Ministry. 

Govt Committed To Reducing Deficit To 3.8 Pct In 2025 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) - The government remains committed to reducing the deficit with a projection of 3.8 per cent in 2025, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

SJPP, SJKP Schemes Provide Inclusive Financing Access For Gig Sector, First-time Homebuyers -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, 1 Mac (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic resilience and progress depend on inclusive financing access, something that is easily overlooked by those working in the formal sector, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

EPF declares dividend of 6.30 Pct For Both Simpanan Konvensional, Simpanan Shariah for 2024, Total Payout Amounts RM73.24 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) --  The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) board today announced a dividend rate of 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Konvensional, with a total payout of RM63.05 billion, and 6.30 per cent for Simpanan Shariah, with a total payout of RM10.19 billion.

Firms Struggle To Meet ESG Standards Due To Capability, Capacity, And Investment Barriers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian firms face hurdles in meeting environmental, sustainable and governance (ESG) standards due to capability, capacity, and investment challenges, an expert said.

No Plans To Raise IPG Activation Price Above RM3 Per Kg -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) currently has no plans to raise the Activation Price Level (PHP) for the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) beyond RM3 per kilogramme (Kg).

Govt Allocates Additional RM10 Bln For Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The allocation for the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme under the Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd (SJKP) will be increased by RM10 billion this year, benefitting more than 20,000 borrowers.

Sunway Construction's FY2024 Net Profit Surges To RM186.9 Mln On Strong Project Progress

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd (SunCon) recorded a higher net profit of RM186.91 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), up from RM145.11 million a year ago.