Budget 2023 allocates RM372.3 billion, significant increase from Budget 2022, 2021
The 2023 Budget allocated a total of RM372.3 billion, a significant increase from the RM332 billion allocated for Budget 2022 and RM322 billion for Budget 2021.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Govt revenue rises 4.6 pct to RM106.4 bln in H1 2021 - MoF
Government revenue increased 4.6 per cent year-on-year to RM106.4 billion in the first half of 2021.
Thu Sep 23 2021
A more progressive tax system - prerequisite for reintroducing the GST
EMIR Research has been consistent in our stance that the timing isnt right for reintroducing the GST.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Double-digit GDP growth indicates continued recovery trajectory - Tengku Zafrul
The 16.1 per cent year-on-year growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) announced for the second quarter (Q2) of 2021 indicates a continued recovery trajectory.
Fri Aug 13 2021
National Employment Council has created 320,000 jobs - Tengku Zafrul
The government has helped create 320,000 jobs so far through the National Employment Council (NEC) initiative, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Govt to announce PPN continuation, fine-tune economic recovery measures during 12MP, Budget 2022 tabling - PM
PM said the 12MP is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Sept 20, 2021 and Budget 2022 on Oct 29, 2021.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Youths play important role in steering Malaysia's digitalisation efforts - PM Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin expresses hope that youths will take the opportunities made available via the eBelia programme.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Pandemic management: Current and future budgetary considerations
Better pandemic management for sufficiency of current and future budget allocations.
Thu May 27 2021
Daily Dose @ 5:Trustees blocking efforts to gazette CBN as heritage site, Jokowi orders optimal search effort for missing submarine crew
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Fri Apr 23 2021
RM10 mln allocation for Hijrah and NADI may be increased if needed - MB Selangor
Amirudin said the funds provided in the Selangor Budget 2021 were to help hawkers and traders deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Mar 21 2021
Johor government channels RM7.02 mln in aid to frontliners
A total of 35,136 frontline workers in the state will receive the aid.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Petronas remains committed to pay govt RM18 bln dividend
Petroliam National Bhd (Petronas) has reiterated its commitment to pay a dividend of RM18 billion to the government as announced in Budget 2021, said president and group chief executive officer, Tengk
Fri Feb 26 2021
One-off RM100 payment given to Johor schoolchildren
The Johor state government has given RM20.5 mln in 'Bantuan Awal Persekolahan' (student aid) to the Johor State Education Department (JPNJ) as was promised in the Johor Budget 2021.
Wed Feb 17 2021
KBS committed to spurring youth movement led by Malaysia Youth Council
Reezal Merican also announced a RM1 million administrative funding for the MBM and each of the national youth associations under its auspices.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Govt to address country's structural issues in Budget 2022 while rolling out Budget 2021
The shadow economy was estimated to be 18 per cent of the gross domestic product or about RM300 billion in 2019.
Tue Feb 02 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024