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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain stable above RM4,000 per tonne in October despite ongoing market fluctuations, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) shareholders have approved and expressed strong support for the proposed acquisition of Capital A’s entire equity interest in the aviation business within AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB) for RM6.8 billion.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme has been introduced as an effort to enhance the sustainability of the palm oil industry in Malaysia, but its implementation has also presented various impacts and challenges, especially for smallholders.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd (ATSB), a company previously owned by the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), was not a profit-based company but was strategic for the development of satellites.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to introduce a mechanism under Budget 2025 that allows Malaysians to enjoy tax rebates when spending in the creative arts industry.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant Northeast Group Bhd has urged the government to provide more details on the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) as it seeks a clearer understanding of how the government plans to assist industry players in the upcoming Budget 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to unveil new tax measures in the upcoming Budget 2025, set to be tabled this Friday, as the tax base has shown limited growth since the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was abolished in 2018.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Bhd has been recognised for its commitment to promoting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd’s sales volume growth momentum is expected to be sustained into 2025 due to increased inventory restocking and potential shifts in trade caused by United States (US) tariffs on China, said RHB Research.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025, set to be tabled on Oct 18, marks the final budget under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) and is expected to lay the groundwork for the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030).