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Ringgit Set To Stay Firm With Upside Bias Against USD Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to stay firm with an upside bias against the greenback next week, ahead of the release of US central bank meeting minutes and the US personal consumption expenditures inflation report.

Malaysia's Fiscal Consolidation Remains On Track With Lower 1Q Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s fiscal deficit decreased to RM21.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), compared to RM26.4 billion in the same period last year, indicating that fiscal consolidation remains on the right track.

Govt Mulls Special Package For Businesses After US-Malaysia Negotiations - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 – The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will consider introducing a special incentive package for businesses affected by United States (US) tariff after assessing its impact, in addition to evaluating its effect on the country’s fiscal position.

Special Package For Businesses To Be Considered After US-Malaysia Negotiations - Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 – The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will consider introducing a special incentive package for businesses affected by United States (US) tariff after assessing its impact, in addition to evaluating its effect on the country’s fiscal position.

MADANI Economy indicators Record Positive Achievements Thus Far -- Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Indicators that determine the success of the MADANI Economy framework have shown positive achievements thus far, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. 

13MP Document In Final Stages, To Be Tabled In Parliament In July 2025 – Hanifah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy is finalising the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) document, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament next July, said Deputy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Govt Has No Plans To Lower Corporate Income Tax -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The government does not intend to lower the corporate income tax rate to attract more foreign investment to Malaysia, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar On Sustained Hope For Fed Rate Cut

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar, fueled by continued expectation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates.

Govt Constantly Evaluates, Improves project Implementation -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The government is constantly evaluating and improving the implementation of government projects, including the public-private partnership projects, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, in line with most regional markets, with investors continuing to buy selected heavyweight stocks, led by utility counters.

SST Enhancements Expected To Help Generate RM51.7 Bln Revenue In 2025 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The enhancements to the Sales and Service Tax (SST), effective from May 1, 2025, are expected to help generate revenue of RM51.7 billion in 2025, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Govt Aims To Lower Fiscal Deficit To 3 Pct In Medium Term – Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The government aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to three per cent in the medium term, as outlined in the MADANI Economy framework and the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).