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EPF pays out RM708 mln to govt additional contribution incentive to 1.4 mln members

EPF pays out RM708 mln to govt additional contribution incentive to 1.4 mln members

According to EPF, the incentive was allocated to individuals with EPF savings of RM10,000 and below in their Account 1 as of Feb 24, 2023.
Wed Jan 10 2024
KPT does not plan to continue PTPTN loan repayment discount initiative under Budget 2023

KPT does not plan to continue PTPTN loan repayment discount initiative under Budget 2023

Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry would focus on digitalisation, research and innovation and student housing.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Mitra's RM100 million allocation fully disbursed

Mitra's RM100 million allocation fully disbursed

The funds benefited more than 100,000 individuals, said Mitra Special Task Force Committee chairman Datuk R. Ramanan.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Govt to boost iTEKAD grant allocation by RM6 lnm to assist micro entrepreneurs - PM

Govt to boost iTEKAD grant allocation by RM6 lnm to assist micro entrepreneurs - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it will bring the overall iTEKAD aid for this year to RM10 mln, up from the RM4 mln allocated in Budget 2023.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Malaysia on right track in realising development agenda for people's well-being - Agong

Malaysia on right track in realising development agenda for people's well-being - Agong

His Majesty said this was proven by the country's economic growth of 5.6 per cent in GDP for the first quarter of 2023.
Mon Jun 05 2023
Federal govt, improves aid, support to state governments this year - PM Anwar

Federal govt, improves aid, support to state governments this year - PM Anwar

Tahap is an aid programme for states based on the development level of the economy, infrastructure, and wellbeing.
Tue Apr 18 2023
Govt committed to grow renewable energy industry with injection of RM5 bln - Ahmad Maslan

Govt committed to grow renewable energy industry with injection of RM5 bln - Ahmad Maslan

The government has also provided RM2 billion in Budget 2023 to support the green and sustainable energy sector, Ahmad Maslan said.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Optimise MoH Budget 2023 allocations, State Govts told

Optimise MoH Budget 2023 allocations, State Govts told

MoH received the second largest increase in allocations in line with the govt's wish to ensure the continuity of public health services.
Tue Apr 11 2023
PM announces additional initiatives in 2023 budget

PM announces additional initiatives in 2023 budget

Anwar said the increase is the biggest aid the government has ever given to fishermen, paddy farmers and rubber smallholders.
Wed Mar 29 2023
[COLUMNIST] Capital gains tax as a strategic fiscal policy lever

[COLUMNIST] Capital gains tax as a strategic fiscal policy lever

One of the ways to make use of the CGT is to conceptualise it as a strategic fiscal policy lever.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Anwar maintains no GST going forward, confident revenue is enough

Anwar maintains no GST going forward, confident revenue is enough

Anwar said the income level of the people is still low compared with countries with GST such as Singapore and Canada.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Reconsider the implementation of a luxury goods tax, says Ismail Sabri

Reconsider the implementation of a luxury goods tax, says Ismail Sabri

Ismail Sabri said the implementation of the tax can potentially discourage foreign tourists who prefer to shop from coming to the country.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Budget 2023: A post-election budget for the people?

Budget 2023: A post-election budget for the people?

The re-tabled Budget 2023 prioritises certain reforms and aids for lower-income groups.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Budget 2023: Tax incentives for ACE, LEAP listings to catalyse entrepreneurship

Budget 2023: Tax incentives for ACE, LEAP listings to catalyse entrepreneurship

The Budget 2023 commits to fiscal consolidation with further reduction in budget deficit to GDP ratio to 5% this year and to 3.2% by 2025.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Federal Budget reflective of the Unity Government's commitment to improve people's economy

Federal Budget reflective of the Unity Government's commitment to improve people's economy

Hajiji said Sabah welcomes the RM6.5 billion allocation for Sabah.
Fri Feb 24 2023
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025