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KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will not remain merely a user of artificial intelligence (AI), but will collaborate with partners to build capabilities and compete with confidence in the global digital economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the current strength of the country’s financial institutions, which support national aspirations, is seen as the foundation of the national economic system, especially in confronting the uncertainty arising from the West Asia crisis.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will strengthen regulatory requirements for all medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) products following the introduction of a standardised base MHIT plan, aimed at improving consumer protection and ensuring long-term premium sustainability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
By Nor Baizura Basri and Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The reform agenda implemented under the MADANI Economy framework which emphasises fiscal discipline has strengthened investor confidence in the country and contributed to the ringgit’s strengthening last year, according to Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar and Nor Baizura Basri
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Despite the view that subsidies are inefficient and prices of basic necessities should be determined by market forces, the MADANI Government has chosen a more realistic approach by providing targeted subsidies to help households cope with cost-of-living pressures.
By Nor Baizura Basri and Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Almost one third of the approximately RM624.97 million disbursed under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid programme since Jan 9 has been spent as of Jan 13, indicating its effectiveness in helping low-income groups cope with the cost of living.
PETALING JAYA, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The government will announce a further quota increase for full-time e-hailing drivers under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative soon, said Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government's fiscal policy remains committed to supporting the country's development objectives while ensuring that the well-being of the people continues to be a top priority, Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Based on the government data, the 300-litre petrol subsidy quota provided under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme is sufficient for normal personal use, said Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The World Bank acknowledged the government’s efforts to safeguard Malaysia’s long-term fiscal sustainability but maintained a cautious stance on the lower development expenditure (DE) outlined in Budget 2026.
PUTRAJAYA, August 7 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Budget, which will be tabled this October in the Dewan Rakyat, marks the first budget to support the goals of the 13th Malaysia Plan and will focus on three main pillars, namely raising the ceiling, raising the floor, and strengthening good governance in the public administration.
