The upcoming Budget 2025 should continue to advocate for strategic investments to drive digital transformation, representing a pivotal moment for Malaysia to cement its position as a regional leader in the digital economy, a technology expert said.

Budget 2025 should advocate for strategic investments to drive digital transformation, says expert

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will prioritise strategies to stabilise inflation and address the rising cost of living in Budget 2025.

Anwar: Budget 2025 to address inflation, cost of living issues

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has urged the government to consider reducing the corporate tax in the upcoming Budget 2025 to maintain Malaysia’s competitiveness in attracting foreign investments.

Reduce corporate tax, provide incentives in key sectors in Budget 2025 — FMM

The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) will apply for additional allocations to replant oil palm and rubber via the upcoming Budget 2025, said its Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Plantation ministry seeks allocations for oil palm, rubber replanting in Budget 2025

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has submitted 33 proposals worth almost RM1 billion to the Ministry of Finance for the 2025 Budget Initiative, said Minister Nga Kor Ming.

He said the high-impact proposal was submitted when he was leading the ministry's delegation to the Ministry of Finance.

Budget 2025: Housing ministry submits 33 high-impact proposals for people's well-being

The Ministry of Transport hopes the My50 initiative will be continued next year through Budget 2025, which will be presented in October.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook highlighted the importance of the initiative, particularly in the Klang Valley, as it facilitates affordable public transport for users and helps alleviate traffic congestion.

Loke hopes My50 monthly travel pass will be extended into Budget 2025

Property developer Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) has called for a revival of the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) to help promote homeownership.

Mah Sing calls for revival of HOC, among other measures, in Budget 2025 wishlist

The government would not introduce carbon tax in the upcoming Budget 2025, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

The Ministry of Finance as well as the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation are still in the process of discussing the mechanism to implement the tax, Tengku Zafrul said.

Zafrul: Govt has no plans to introduce carbon tax in Budget 2025

PUTRAJAYA (Aug 16): The government is committed to effectively implementing the Madani Economy restructuring, ensuring that its benefits, particularly through the 2025 budget, are widely shared, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2025: Govt aims for effective implementation of economic restructuring — PM

KULIM (Aug 8): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a Budget 2025 engagement session with the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry players at the SilTerra Malaysia plant here on Thursday, to get feedback from industry stakeholders.

Budget 2025: PM holds engagement session with northern E&E industry players

PUTRAJAYA (Aug 6): The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) has outlined priorities through five budget initiatives, amounting to RM290 million, for Budget 2025, to be considered by the Ministry of Finance (MOF), said its minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.

Budget 2025: National Unity Ministry needs RM290m for five initiatives

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants Budget 2025, which will be presented on October 18 in Dewan Rakyat, to focus on addressing and reducing the cost of living.

Budget 2025 to take aim at cost of living, says PM 

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) will present its Budget 2025 proposals formally to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Aug 12. 

Miti Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that on Aug 5 and 6, the ministry will hold stakeholders’ meetings to gather industry players’ wishlists.

Miti to present Budget 2025 wishlist in two weeks, says Zafrul

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said it is considering introducing a new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Masterplan in the upcoming Budget 2025, which is scheduled to be tabled in the Parliament on Oct 18.

The new PPP Masterplan will be aimed at encouraging private investments to fund the development for crucial public infrastructures, according to MOF's pre-Budget 2025 statement on Tuesday.

Budget 2025: MOF mulls new public-private partnership masterplan, expansion of tax base

KOTA KINABALU (Sept 16): The federal government is determined to uplift the dignity of all states, particularly those in rural, remote and urban poverty-stricken areas, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

PM: Uplifting rural, impoverished urban areas a key federal priority

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 16): Bank Rakyat assured that its banking system remains safe and always prioritises the interest of customers, following an allegation that went viral on social media recently.

Bank Rakyat assures its system remains secure after attempted data breach on Sept 3

(Sept 16): Washington’s envisioned clampdown on the tax-free import of Chinese goods imposes one more layer of uncertainty on consumer-sector mavens from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to Temu, who are already struggling to cope with a consumer crisis back home.

US crackdown on cheap Chinese goods adds to Temu, Shein woes

GANDHI NAGAR, Gujarat (Sept 16): Reliance and Adani, India's two biggest conglomerates, and other firms committed to help the country reach its goal of 500 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy by 2030, while financial companies vowed US$386 billion (RM1.66 trillion) in funding, the renewable energy minister said on Monday.

India gets US$386b funding for renewables target; Reliance, Adani pledge commitments

PRAGUE/GDANSK (Sept 16): Factories and stores across central Europe shut down production lines and closed their doors on Monday due to flooding that has killed at least 10 people, forced tens of thousands to evacuate and submerged towns from Poland to Romania.

Central Europe factories and retailers shut in flood-hit areas

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 16): The Unity Government released on Monday, drafts of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to demonstrate its transparency in the negotiations regarding allocations for Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs).

Govt releases MOU drafts on allocations for Opposition MPs

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 16): The death of a doctor stationed in Lahad Datu, Sabah, must be thoroughly investigated, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Death of Lahad Datu doctor must be thoroughly investigated — health minister

(Sept 16): Singapore is prepared to make “bold changes” to regulatory structures in an attempt to revive its languishing stock market, according to its second minister for finance.

Singapore ready to make ‘bold changes’ to revive stock market

KUANTAN (Sept 16): The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Monday said that he does not want any teaching that deviates from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWJ) Islamic faith to gain a foothold in the state.

Don’t let deviant teachings gain foothold in Pahang — Al-Sultan Abdullah

(Sept 16): The yen advanced past the key psychological level of 140 against the dollar, as the Japanese currency extended its rally from the weakest point in nearly 38 years in July.

Yen strengthens beyond 140 per dollar for first time since 2023

COME Monday, Sept 9, Bursa Malaysia will see the listing of 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd (KL:99SMART) on the Main Market. The initial public offering (IPO) is the largest on the local bourse in seven years.

Priced at a finalised RM1.65 a share, the IPO exercise entails the public i...

IPO Watch: Minimarket chain 99 Speed Mart’s IPO anything but small

JOHOR BAHRU (Sept 16): Forest City’s special financial zone (SFZ) will be launched this Friday (Sept 20), with various incentives and packages to stimulate investment, growth and economic activities in Johor.

Forest City’s special financial zone to be launched on Friday, incentives to be introduced — Johor state exco

ALOR SETAR (Sept 16): Dozens of Malaysian holiday-goers wishing to go to Thailand over the long weekend had their dreams crashed at the border gate due to passport issues, income tax arrears, customs tax, and unresolved old criminal cases.

Dozens of Malaysian holiday-goers can’t cross to Thailand due to passport issues, tax arrears — Kedah Immigration director

BENGALURU (Sept 16): Gold prices surged to record highs on Monday, driven by a softer dollar and expectations of a larger interest rate reduction by the US&nbsp;Federal Reserve this week.

Gold prices at all-time highs as traders eye deeper US rate cut

(Sept 16):&nbsp;Singapore is prepared to make “bold changes” to regulatory structures in an attempt to revive its languishing stock market, according to its second minister for finance.

TO investors who have not followed the growth story of Padini Holdings Bhd (KL:PADINI), it may come as a surprise that the garment manufacturer’s current market capitalisation stands at above the RM2 billion mark, putting it in the same league as big-cap heavy industry players like WCE Holdings B...

Market contemplates Padini’s position as ‘value investment’

JAPAN’s Mitsui &amp; Co Ltd, together with local institutional shareholders and a private equity fund, are said to be exploring an option to strengthen their grip on IHH Healthcare Bhd (KL:IHH) in a move to carve out better value for the healthcare group.

Sources say Mitsui, which holds...

IHH’s major shareholders mull corporate exercise to consolidate position

(Sept 16):&nbsp;A brief recovery in Singapore new home-sales ran out of steam, as transactions fell to its lowest level since February.

Singapore home sales plunge again due to lack of supply

HONG KONG (Sept 16): PwC is making "tangible investments" to ensure the Big Four firm has high quality and sustainable business in China, it said in a memo to staff after Chinese regulators on Friday hit the company's mainland unit with a record penalty.

PwC invests in 'high quality' business in China after record fine, internal memo says

SINCE 2021, Malaysia has experienced a significant surge in total approved investments, mainly driven by foreign direct investment (FDI).

The escalation of the US-China trade war and shifts in the global supply chain have positioned Malaysia as a strategic hub, attracting increasing lev...

The State of the Nation: After a strong start, can Malaysia keep the investment flowing in 2H2024?

(Sept 16): Most Asian currencies and equities rose on Monday in holiday-thinned trading, with a focus on this week's US Federal Reserve policy meeting, where it is almost certain that the central bank will cut its key interest rate, the only question being by how much.&nbsp;

Asian equities, currencies gain, focus shifts to Fed's policy meeting

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 16): The Unity Government&nbsp;released on Monday, drafts of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to demonstrate its transparency in the negotiations regarding allocations for Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs).

PUTRAJAYA (Sept 16): The report on the proposal for mandatory halal certification is nearing completion and is set to be presented to the Cabinet this Wednesday, according to the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.

Halal certification report to be presented to Cabinet this Wednesday — minister

AFTER four years of serving on the boards of directors of Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) and its parent Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG), Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin is retiring as non-executive group chairman, people familiar with the matter say. He is leaving the group as early as the middl...

Wan Zulkiflee said to be retiring as Malaysia Airlines chairman in mid-September 

KUANTAN (Sept 16): The Sultan of Pahang&nbsp;Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Monday said that he does not want any teaching that deviates from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWJ) Islamic faith to gain a foothold in the state.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 16): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, on the occasion of Malaysia Day on Monday, called on Malaysians to embrace the true meaning of an independent and free Malaysia, while rejecting division and hostility.&nbsp;

Anwar: Uphold unity to unlock country’s full potential

SYDNEY (Sept 16): Asian stocks dithered and the dollar slipped on Monday in a week that is almost certain to see the start of an easing cycle in the United States, with investors flirting with the chance of an outsized move.

Stocks firm, dollar subdued as market flirts with outsized Fed cut

(Sept 16):&nbsp;The yen advanced past the key psychological level of 140 against the dollar, as the Japanese currency extended its rally from the weakest point in nearly 38 years in July.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 16): The death of a doctor stationed in Lahad Datu, Sabah, must be thoroughly investigated, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

WHILE the local bourse continues to see a strong inflow of foreign funds, leading to the FBM KLCI gaining about 15% year to date (YTD), lower liners have yielded relatively lower returns for investors.

During the same period, the FBM Small Cap Index has only risen 6.8%, while the FBM AC...

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