Anwar Unveils Substantial Budget 2025, Catalyzing Economy, Hastening Reforms

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 worth RM421 billion, the biggest in history, is strategically aligned with the MADANI Economy framework, focuses on attracting high-quality investments, stimulating business opportunities, undertaking projects for the wellbeing of the rakyat and not impacting their affordability in purchasing essential goods and services.

Govt Gross Borrowing Seen Lower At 10 Pct Of GDP In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The Federal Government's gross borrowings are expected to consolidate further post-pandemic, reducing to 10 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year from 13.6 per cent in 2021.

Govt To Review Subsidy Policies For Economic Strength, Fiscal Sustainability – MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to review and determine appropriate policy changes for subsidy retargeting as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the national economy and ensure sustainable fiscal management.

Govt Committed To Implement Global Minimum Tax In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to implementing the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) in 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). 

Budget 2025 Allocates RM421 Bln, 3.3 Pct increase From Last Year's Allocation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The government has allocated RM421 billion, or 20.2 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), for Budget 2025, a 3.3 per cent rise from RM407.5 billion in the revised Budget 2024.

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 4.5 -5.5 Pct In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2025, against 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent in 2024, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).   

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher versus US Dollar, Traders Await Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded slightly higher against the US dollar at the opening as traders anticipated that the local currency would trade sideways while focusing on next year's fiscal deficit targets, even as global banks continued to pursue easy monetary policies.

More Than 10,000 Jobs To Be Created With Industrial Cluster Development - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) expects 10,380 job opportunities to be created via an industrial cluster development in the central region comprising the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.

Budget 2025 To Help Those Caught In Relentless Struggle Against Rising Cost Of Living

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) – Budget 2025 will be a delicate balance between maintaining economic growth and ensuring that the welfare of the most vulnerable segments of society comprising low-income earners, single mothers and people with disabilities are looked after against a backdrop of rising prices.

Federal Govt's Debt Growth Expected To Decrease To 7.5 Pct At End-2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s debt growth trend is expected to continue to decrease, ending 2024 at around 7.5 per cent compared to 8.6 per cent in 2023 and 10.2 per cent in 2022, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Ringgit Strengthens Against Major Currencies On Positive Budget Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the close today, driven by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday, said SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes.

Govt Reforms Supporting Ringgit's Strength Vs Regional Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has shown stronger performance versus regional currencies, driven by investor confidence in the country's reform agenda.