1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd is projecting the fiscal deficit to narrow to 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 from an estimated 4.3 per cent this year, with the growth in government revenue expected to outpace operating expenditure (opex).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The hotel industry is calling on the government to address persistently low room rates and rising operational costs for the upcoming Budget 2025 to be tabled on Oct 18.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, operator of TNG eWallet, has urged the government to extend the sales and services tax (SST) exemption on digital services in Budget 2025.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to expedite the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) to ensure better organisation and regulation of the gig industry ecosystem.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound from yesterday's losses at the opening bell today, supported by renewed buying activities in selected heavyweights amid a recovery in the regional markets, according to an analyst.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- PropertyGuru Malaysia has given full support to the Housing and Local Government Ministry's (KPKT) suggestion on the MADANI Deposit scheme in the upcoming Budget 2025.
1y ago
MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — The Philippines aviation industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and is poised to become an aviation hub in Asia by 2028, lifted by its airport privatisation initiatives and the completion of its new airport.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Budget 2025 to responsibly walk the fiscal consolidation path, a lower fiscal deficit target from -4.3 per cent to -3.9 per cent, yet be supportive of gross domestic product (GDP) growth, subsidies savings and improved revenue channels.
1y ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) – Lower taxes and duties on construction machinery, along with improved access to financing and reasonable interest rates for industry players and builders, were among the proposals put forward by the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) for Budget 2025.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) hopes the government will provide better tax exemptions for them in Budget 2025 to enhance the sector’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) ratings.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, in line with weaker sentiment on the regional bourses due to emerging concerns over Middle East geopolitical tensions, according to an analyst.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd (CIMB Bank) have partnered with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) to offer an additional RM1.5 billion in financing through a portfolio guarantee scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).