Dewan Rakyat approves RM21 billion MGII receipts’ transfer to Development Fund
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — The Dewan Rakyat has passed the resolution for the government to transfer the RM21 billion balance of the Malaysian Government...
Need for Finance and Entrepreneurship subject to increase literacy — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The Finance Ministry is of the view that a special subject, namely finance and entrepreneurship should be taught at all education levels...
Govt to implement policies to attract foreign investment, strengthen ringgit — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The government stays committed to implementing structural policies in order to grow the economy and improve competitiveness, thereby attracting fund inflows and...
No GST next year, govt to focus on targeted subsidies
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The government has no plans to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) next year because it wants to focus on...
Dewan Negara passes IRB (Amendment) Bill 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 Nov — The Dewan Negara today passed the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (IRB) (Amendment) Bill 2023, with amendments at the committee...
Rahmah cash aid helps B40 group, stimulates economy, says Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The Rahmah Cash Aid programme (STR) or any cash or non-cash aid programme will have a high impact on the B40...
Targeted subsidies not expected to raise industry costs, says Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The implementation of targeted subsidies under consideration now is not expected to increase costs for existing industries, said Deputy Finance Minister...
Budget 2023 balance must be utilised before year-end — Deputy minister
PONTIAN, Nov 25 — The government still has a balance of funds from Budget 2023 involving development expenditure (DE) and operating expenditure (OE), which should...
Separation of EPF Shariah assets expected to generate better dividend rate
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 23 — The Employees Provident Fund’s Shariah savings assets will be completely separated from conventional savings assets, effective January 1, 2024. The move...
Better financial literacy efforts needed at the school level — Ahmad Maslan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) — Financial literacy efforts still need a lot of improvement, especially at the school level so that the people are...
‘Robust social protection scheme key to handling next economic shock’
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The government needs to build a robust social protection system for a more resilient society for Malaysians to be able...
Deepavali toll exemption still under discussion — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The proposal to grant toll exemption in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration this weekend is still under discussion, the Dewan Rakyat...