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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will continue as the country's export promotion agency under Budget 2025 to help Malaysian companies to remain competitive in foreign markets.
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By Rosemarie Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower on Tuesday on the continued expectation of a slower pace of US interest rate cuts, China’s cooling economy and heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 has set aside sizable funds, both fiscal and non-fiscal, towards ensuring the success of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), which is part of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia edged down at the midday break amid a mixed and cautious regional market performance.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2025 is expected to maintain a balance between fostering economic growth and strengthening the currency, said RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd (RHBAM).
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GEORGE TOWN, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 shows that the Federal Government is serious about enhancing the field of research and development (R&D) as well as the development of science and technology in the country.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The allocation of RM470 million for financing funds aimed at supporting women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will play a crucial role in assisting women entrepreneurs in securing working capital, acquiring assets, and expanding their business capacity to higher levels.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The tabling of Budget 2025 by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament yesterday reflected the government’s sustained commitment to fiscal responsibility and equitable growth while bolstering Malaysia’s resilience against global uncertainties, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The measures in Budget 2025 are set to ensure that the capital market can facilitate greater and more broad-based wealth creation, said Securities Commission Malaysia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- A total of 39 companies in the top 100 companies listed on Bursa Malaysia have yet to meet the target of having 30 per cent women participation in their boards.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is proposing to impose a 2.0 per cent dividend tax on taxable dividend income, after considering allowable exemptions and deductions, effective from the 2025 assessment year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated a RM100 million matching fund to spur innovation in Islamic financing based on Islamic values so that it no longer depends on Shariah-compliant products similar to conventional ones.