SAMENTA Welcomes Revision To Expanded SST As Relief For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has welcomed the Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) revision to the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), describing it as a meaningful relief for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

After Apples And Oranges, MoF Announces Exemption For Beauty Services From Service Tax Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced today that, after carefully considering public sentiment, it has decided not to proceed with the proposed expansion of the Service Tax to beauty services such as manicures and pedicures, facial services, and barbers and hairdressers.

Tengku Zafrul Discusses Economic Cooperation With Singapore, Indonesia Leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, held discussions with leaders from Singapore and his counterpart from Indonesia to enhance and strengthen economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the three neighbouring countries.

Amir Hamzah Tasked To Carry Out Duties And Functions Of Minister Of Economy

PUTRAJAYA, June 27 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has been given the responsibility of carrying out the duties and functions of the Minister of Economy with immediate effect.

PwC Malaysia's Entry Into TRX Will Boost The International Financial Centre -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- PricewaterhouseCoopers Malaysia Holdings Sdn Bhd’s (PwC Malaysia) entry into Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) as an anchor in a new building that is being developed positions Kuala Lumpur as a premier destination for global businesses.

Middle East Geopolitical Tensions And Their Short-term Impact On Malaysia - Amir Hamzah 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are having a short-term impact on Malaysia, particularly in terms of economic stability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Apples, Oranges To Be Exempted From SST - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) — The government will grant a Sales and Service Tax (SST) exemption for certain imported fruits, including apples and oranges, following public feedback regarding prices of local and imported fruits, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia Can Be Kyrgyz Republic's Gateway To ASEAN -- Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, which is currently the sixth largest exporter of semiconductors globally, can be Kyrgyz Republic's gateway to ASEAN, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Kyrgyz President Meets Malaysian Company Officials, Discusses Investment Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov today attended a meeting session with representatives of Malaysian companies to explore business cooperation and investment opportunities between the two countries.

Malaysia Has Strong Potential To Expand In Central Asia, With Uzbekistan As Gateway

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has great potential to expand its market in Central Asia by further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, which could serve as the best platform and gateway into the region, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia Has Strong Potential To Expand In Central Asia, With Uzbekistan As Gateway - Fadillah

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has great potential to expand its market in Central Asia by further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, which could serve as the best platform and gateway into the region, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Format, Sample Of Dividend Voucher Now Available On IRB Portal

PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (Bernama) -- The format and sample of a dividend voucher is now available on the official Inland Revenue Board (IRB) portal at www.hasil.gov.my.