Delay in border reopening key factor affecting Malaysia’s competitiveness ranking
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The delay in reopening international borders is the main factor for the decline in Malaysia’s overall ranking in the 2022...
National investment council to be established, ensure empowerment of investment governance
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The National Investment Council (MPN) will be established to plan an investment-related agenda as well as ensure the empowerment of...
MITI aims to maintain synergy, momentum with business communities
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is aiming to maintain synergy and momentum with business communities, particularly in...
DNB to expand 5G network with RM1.3 bln expenditure in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) plans to implement infrastructure expenditure worth RM1.3 billion in 2023 to expand the 5G network nationwide...
Malaysia on track to achieve GDP growth of 5.3 to 6.3 pct, but Finance Minister warns of risks to recovery
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Malaysia is on the road to recovery in terms of headline economic numbers, but Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul...
Targeted subsidies to be implemented in phases — Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — The implementation of targeted subsidies will be carried out in phases to prevent a sharp rise in inflation or an...
New EPF member registration up to 146,000 in first quarter of 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The registration of new Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members has increased by 57 per cent to 146,000 members in the...
Largest ever subsidy of RM77.3 bln for 2022 to reduce cost of living for the people — Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The projected consumption subsidy expenditure of RM77.3 billion so far for 2022 is the highest subsidy in history ever borne...
Vehicle sales tax exemption deadline remains on June 30 — Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The deadline for the sales tax exemption for the purchase of passenger vehicles remains on June 30, 2022, Finance Minister...
EPF special withdrawal will be credited earlier on April 18
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The payment for the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Special Withdrawal of up to RM10,000 will be made earlier on April...
Govt studying targeted fuel and cooking oil subsidy mechanism to assist vulnerable groups — Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The government will review the fuel and cooking oil subsidy mechanism so that it will be more targeted towards aiding...
Four more months to enjoy car sales tax exemption incentive — Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — There are four months left for Malaysians to buy locally made or imported cars and enjoy tax incentives which will...