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 1 (Bernama) -- Regulators need to continuously listen to feedback from various parties as part of their engagement when incorporating innovation.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The China-ASEAN (Baise-Cao Bang) Industrial Chain and Supply Chain Cooperation and Innovative Development Conference, held in Nanning, China, witnessed the signing of 19 projects valued at 20.663 billion Chinese yuan. (100 Chinese yuan = RM59.24)
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Key players in the maritime industry are calling for Budget 2025 incentives to stimulate growth and advance the green development agenda, specifically through support for low-emission vessel acquisition, green port investments and infrastructure expansion.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (CE&IG), part of Nikkiso Co Ltd Industrial Division has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS for a new ammonia fuel supply system (FSS).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to raising the bar for governance standards with the National Audit Department embarking on transformative projects that underscore the importance of digitalisation, risk-based auditing, and collaborative governance.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s federal government budget deficit to narrow from 5.0 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 to 4.3 per cent in 2024, and further to 3.9 per cent in 2025.
1y ago
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Introducing competitive green bonds, tax breaks or rebates in the upcoming Budget 2025 may encourage companies, including telecommunication companies, to transition into renewable energy (RE) in their operations.
1y ago
LANGKAWI, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The country's economy continues to grow steadily, supported by the strengthening of the ringgit in the foreign exchange market, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM403.7 billion is expected for Budget 2025, comprising RM305.7 billion and RM97.9 billion for operating and development expenditures, respectively, according to TA Securities Holdings Bhd.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) — The sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is set to align with its long-term reinvestment strategy, focusing on enhancing returns and ensuring sustainable financial growth, said economist Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed new agreements to further leverage Petronas’ capabilities in delivering liquefied natural gas (LNG) to international markets, primarily targeting customers in Japan.