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Except For Apples And Oranges, Other Imported Fruits Taxable Under Expanded SST - Treasury Sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Apples and oranges are exempted from the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) as these fruits cannot be cultivated in Malaysia and are widely consumed by the public, says Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.

Govt Considers Introducing Basic Insurance Scheme - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — The government is considering introducing a basic insurance scheme to help reduce the impact of rising medical costs, which has become a growing concern among the public, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

MADANI Economic Reform Agenda Yielding Results

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) – The MADANI economic reform agenda has yielded results, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Govt Committed To Reducing National Deficit - Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is committed to consistently reducing the country's fiscal deficit to ensure a more sustainable economy and to maintain investor confidence.

GST Not Suitable For Implementation Yet Because Rakyat's Income Still Low - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an efficient and transparent taxation system, but it is not yet suitable for re-implementation because the rakyat’s income threshold is still low, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

LUNAS Strengethens Strategic Partnership With STM Turkiye At LIMA’25

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (LUNAS) continues its drive to be a major national defence industry player by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with famous Turkish defence engineering firm Savunma Teknolojileri Muhendislik ve Ticaret A.S. (STM).

SST: Property Sector To Be Cushioned By Demand For Industrial Properties -- RHB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of the revised sales and service tax (SST) on the property sector can be cushioned by the “healthy” demand for industrial properties, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

Fuel Prices Unchanged For June 12-18

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol throughout the country will remain unchanged at RM3.07 and RM2.05 per litre respectively, from June 12 to 18.

Tax Experts: Targeted SST Review Supports Fiscal Health

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The revision of Sales Tax rates and the expansion of the Service Tax scope form part of targeted fiscal measures to keep the nation’s finances on a sustainable path, tax experts said.

e-invoice System Postponed After Considering Business Owners' Concerns - Lim

GEORGE TOWN, June 8 (Bernama) – The government has postponed the implementation of the e-invoice system after weighing the concerns of business owners, particularly the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

MIDF Amanah Anticipates RON95 Fuel Subsidy Rationalisation To Be Pushed To 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd anticipates the implementation of RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation may be pushed to the fourth quarter of 2025 due to unresolved issues such as eligibility and the delivery mechanism.

IMF Forum Explores How Governments Can Better Navigate Rising Borrowing Costs, Refinancing Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 20th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Public Debt Management Forum explores and discusses how governments can better navigate the challenges of rising borrowing costs and debt refinancing pressures.