1y ago
BATU PAHAT, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The government takes into careful consideration every application for infrastructure development funding in budget planning and policy implementation, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's positive economic momentum is expected to be sustained in the coming months as the Leading Index (LI) grew at 5.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2024.
1y ago
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) – Budget 2025 is set to see a substantial increase in allocations, driven by Malaysia's solid economic growth and rising government revenues, according to the deputy president of the Malaysian Economic Association, Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Finance and accountancy professionals must confront wage inequality and take a leading role in promoting sustainable business practices, according to a report published by ACCA Global, Shift, and Forvis Mazars.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the National Cloud policy will be forthcoming, emphasising on the four core areas of public service innovation and efficiency; economic competitiveness and growth; fuelling economic expansion by enabling businesses, strengthening user trust and data security; and empowering citizens through digital inclusivity.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia will forge partnerships with industry leaders and enhance cooperation among stakeholders to position itself as a leading artificial intelligence (AI)-driven nation in ASEAN.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) reports that 53,000 individuals under 30 are burdened by nearly RM1.9 billion in cumulative debt.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- A softer economic downturn and interest rate cuts could create favourable conditions for investing in preferred securities, particularly in electric utilities and regional banks, according to Manulife Investment Management (M) Bhd.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Mayors and representatives from 24 cities in 15 countries and regions recently attended the Global Mayors Dialogue · Hangzhou and the ninth Hangzhou International Sister City Mayors Conference in Hangzhou.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended Google's groundbreaking ceremony for its US$2 billion (US$1 = RM4.12) data centre and cloud region in Malaysia, held at the inaugural “Mantap Malaysia Bersama AI” event.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Key players in the maritime industry are calling for Budget 2025 incentives to stimulate growth and advance the green development agenda, specifically through support for low-emission vessel acquisition, green port investments and infrastructure expansion.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- With the rising cost of living a major concern for Malaysians, PwC Malaysia believes a review of personal income tax bands for the middle-income group in Budget 2025 would be a welcome move.