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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2025 provides significant support to further accelerate Malaysia’s digitalisation, encourage the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and drive inclusive growth, said the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Future income classifications will no longer rely solely on gross household income but will incorporate various factors to ensure greater fairness, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) — The largest allocation in history of RM421 billion for Budget 2025 is the result of good governance, prudent fiscal discipline and the country's rapid economic growth, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The TikTok Shop SME Digitalisation Conference, a collaborative effort between the Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2024 and TikTok Shop aims to create a robust ecosystem to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) growth.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Experts say that key initiatives in Budget 2025 focusing on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and digital monitoring systems can enhance transportation infrastructure and improve its overall efficiency.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government is still studying the data and will ensure subsidies on petrol, health and education help the right groups, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's semiconductor industry is set to further solidify with various commendable initiatives outlined under Budget 2025, including the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative and the New Investment Incentive Framework.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM2.184 billion for the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) in Budget 2025 is seen as a recognition of the effectiveness of the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 as a driver of Malaysian industry.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s narrower deficit of RM80 billion next year, which is RM4.3 billion below the revised estimate of RM84.3 billion this year, suggests milder net borrowing requirements next year, CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd said today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is poised to seize new opportunities through the GEAR-uP initiative, which aims for government-linked investment companies (GLICs) to increase domestic direct investment to RM120 billion over the next five years, making a significant contribution to the sustainability of the nation’s economy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 emphasised people-centric infrastructure and sustainability that aligned with global real estate trends such as green building practices and transit-oriented developments, said Knight Frank Malaysia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be bullish next week, driven by expectations of a prolonged low-interest rate environment globally, an analyst said.