KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The country’s revenue generation remains limited, and tax expansion is necessary to ensure fiscal sustainability, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings has maintained its “neutral” outlook on Malaysia’s banking sector for 2025 while adjusting the outlooks for several Asia-Pacific countries amid trade war exposures.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The government’s fiscal reform initiatives, including expanding the Sales and Services Tax (SST) scope and rationalising electricity and diesel subsidies, are aimed at ensuring fiscal sustainability while protecting lower-income groups and essential sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has commended the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) efforts in exploring new approaches to enhance Malaysian retirement adequacy.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be adaptive in its policies, have strong institutions, and maintain a clear vision of its chosen direction to achieve its goal of becoming a high-income economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday as global risk sentiments improved, said an analyst.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar, supported by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) which fell by 0.21 per cent to 97.979 points amid heightened uncertainties, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc reported a record net income of US$5.0 million for the first quarter (Q1) ended April 30, 2025, marking a 243 per cent increase from US$1.4 million in the same period last year. (US$1=RM4.23)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- The expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) beginning July 1, 2025, is seen as a timely and strategic move that provides businesses, particularly women-led enterprises, with the clarity and space to strengthen operations and build long-term resilience.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) has urged the government to adopt a strategic, inclusive and phased approach in expanding the Sales and Service Tax (SST) to avoid unintended burdens on vulnerable groups and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan 2026–2030 (13MP) will serve as the jumping-off point in the government’s efforts to address the nation’s economic challenges, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Kao Corporation has published the Kao Integrated Report 2025 on its website, providing shareholders, investors, and stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of its initiatives and strategic direction.
