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39 Of Top 100 Listed Companies Yet To Meet 30 Pct Women Participation Target In BOD

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.

Govt Allocates RM200 Mln To Support Strategic Investments In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is allocating RM200 million to the Strategic Collaborative Investment Fund (CoSIF) and the NIMP Industrial Development Fund (NIDF) next year. 

Govt Proposes Tax Incentives For Increased Exports Expanded To IC Design Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has proposed that tax incentives for increased exports for the service sector be expanded to integrated circuit (IC) design services, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Govt Proposing 2.0 Pct Dividend Tax On High-Income Shareholders

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.

Tax Break Proposed For Labuan Takaful, Islamic Finance - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is proposing an income tax exemption for Labuan commercial entities conducting Islamic financial activities, including Labuan takaful and eligible related businesses, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

REHDA Urges Financial Institutions To Introduce Step-up Financing Schemes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) has called upon financial institutions to take heed of the government’s move to introduce housing projects for the people and introduce their step-up financing schemes.

Budget 2025 : Microsoft Says Committed To Partnering With Govt To Drive Responsible AI Innovation In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Microsoft is committed to partnering with the government to drive responsible artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in Malaysia, enabling a future where digital transformation benefits everyone.

e-Invoice: Govt Proposing To Expedite Capital Allowance Claim For ICT Expenditure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government has proposed to shorten the full claim period for capital allowances on the purchase of information and communication technology (ICT) equipment, computer software packages, and consultancy fees from three years to two years.

Govt Allocates RM100 Mln Matching Fund To Spur Innovation In Islamic Financing

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. 

Highlights From Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2025: EPF Contributions To Be Made Mandatory For Foreign Workers - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2025: Govt Allocates RM470 Mln To Empower Women's Participation In PMKS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) - The government allocated RM470 million for financing funds provided by SME Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank Rakyat and MARA to support women's micro, small and medium enterprises (PMKS) obtain working capital, purchase assets and increase business capacity to a higher level.