Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Most Major Currencies, Flat Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies on Friday, while remaining stable versus the US dollar.

Credit Guarantees, Regulatory Relief Support MSMEs Amid Energy Crisis

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government has moved swiftly to roll out targeted assistance measures to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid a global energy crisis triggered by conflict in West Asia, as authorities acknowledge mounting pressures on small businesses.

BUDI95 Is Seen As A Right Step In Targeted Fuel Subsidy Reform For Malaysia -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s targeted fuel subsidy reform under BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) is a step in the right direction amid the West Asia crisis as the government seeks to better manage fiscal pressures while ensuring subsidies are distributed more efficiently.

BNM Favours Targeted Support Amid West Asia Conflict, Signals No Broad Stimulus Package, Says Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today signalled no immediate need for a broad stimulus package amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, favouring a holistic and targeted approach as economic conditions remain resilient.

Targeted Subsidies A More Realistic Approach For Tackling Rising Cost Of Living -- Treasury Sec-Gen

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.

Sabah Records Approved Investments Worth RM11.37 Bln For First Half Of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Sabah recorded approved investments totalling RM11.37 billion from January to June 2025, covering the manufacturing, services, and primary sectors, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI).

RHB IB Sees RM89 Bln Development Spending In Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects about RM86 billion to RM89 billion to be allocated for development expenditure in Budget 2026, aligned with the 13th Malaysia Plan’s (13MP) total allocation of RM430 billion for 2026–2030.

Budget 2026 To Prioritise Fiscal Consolidation, Reform And Good Governance - OCBC Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Budget 2026 is expected to continue focusing on modest fiscal consolidation even as external headwinds build, according to OCBC Bank. 

Expanded SST Designed To Be Progressive, Fairer -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an expanded scope after considering both SST and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Reforming Semiconductor Industry, Revitalising Global Services Among 13MP Focus Areas

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Efforts to reform the local semiconductor industry and revitalise the high-value global services sector are among the main focuses of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as part of broader measures to strengthen the country’s economic diversification.

RON95 Price Lowered To RM1.99 Per Litre After Targeted Subsidy, People Will Not Be Affected - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that the price of RON95 petrol will drop following the planned targeting of fuel subsidies, thus giving assurances that the rakyat will not be affected.

SME Bank’s RM211 Mln Strategic Initiative To Support MSME Growth – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The launch of a strategic initiative worth RM211 million by Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) is set to support the sustainable and inclusive growth of the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) segment.