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A surprise reduction in individual income tax rates for the middle-income group, or better known as M40, and a slew of generous handouts for the bottom 40% of the population drew mixed views and left consultants perplexed as to how the government would fund Budget 2023.

They generally f...

Budget 2023: Tax cuts and generous handouts leave experts perplexed 

CONTRARY to the one-off prosperity tax announced in the last budget that shocked local corporates, Budget 2023 is perceived to be generally neutral, although it benefits the construction sector.

The heads of research The Edge spoke to generally expect a muted impact from this “election ...

Budget 2023: Impact on market expected to be muted, but construction sector seen to benefit 

THE government is committed to meeting its target of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and as such, is increasing existing funding programmes and extending tax incentives to encourage the adoption of green technology in the country.

Through Budget 2023, it proposes to...

Budget 2023: More funds, incentives for green tech to meet net zero target and sustainability agenda

THE rising cost of food and agricultural products globally has prompted the government to focus on food security and the development of the agricultural industry.

The government notes that as of 2020, land usage for the purpose of growing food had declined to only 1.2 million hectares, ...

Budget 2023: Food security becomes a major item in Budget 2023

YOUTH and women feature prominently in Budget 2023, but the framework through which their benefits are set to be exercised lacks real resolutions to root causes, think tanks say.

Next year, two million youths aged 18 to 20 and full-time students aged 21 and above are set to receive a on...

Budget 2023: Incentives for youth, women and gig workers must resolve root issues, provide long-term solutions, say experts

IT would be safe to say that there were very few complaints from the man in the street about the measures announced in Budget 2023 last week.

The budget totalling RM372.3 billion – the largest tabled, against RM332.1 billion allocated under Budget 2022 -- was read out by Finance Ministe...

Budget 2023: A caring budget, but major reforms lacking

As summer fades into autumn, the coldest winter is coming, bringing a hot war closer. When Russia’s President Vladimir Putin signed the declaration of annexation of four Eastern Ukrainian territories effective Oct 4, after Russia’s partial mobilisation in September, another red line was crossed i...

Condivergence: The four phases of nuclear madness

By now, many Malaysian companies would have been warned about the impending impact of carbon taxes on their operations, especially if they are exporters to the European Union (EU). 

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which is expected to kick in gradually from 2023...

Cover Story: Getting ready for carbon pricing

The term “net zero” has become a popular phrase as almost all industries are aiming to reduce their carbon emissions by using solutions like energy-efficient equipment and solar power systems. The building and construction industry is no exception.

According to the World Green Building ...

Buildings: Getting to net positive energy

As Malaysia’s largest energy provider, Tenaga Nasional Bhd has a huge role to play in promoting the nation’s decarbonisation agenda by enabling the use of electric vehicles (EVs). Tenaga has forecast 33,350 battery EVs in the country by 2025, for which 3,300 charging points will be needed. This i...

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