
Four more months to enjoy car sales tax exemption incentive - Tengku Zafrul
MOF under Budget 2022 had extended the car sales tax incentive exemption period until June 30, 2022.
Fri Feb 25 2022

Govt allocates RM20.107 bln to 357,402 employers through PSU - Tengku Zafrul
This is to maintain the employment of 2,951,245 local workers in an effort to reduce the unemployment rate among Malaysian workers.
Thu Jan 13 2022

Govt channels RM1.299 bln through hiring incentive programme to retain local employees
The government has channelled a total of RM1.299 billion to 38,651 employers through the hiring incentive programme (PenjanaKerjaya) to retain 284,354 local workers.
Thu Dec 16 2021

Wage subsidies of RM19.45 bln channelled as of Nov 19 - Tengku Zafrul
The government has channelled a total of RM19.45 billion to 357,102 employers through the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) as of Nov 19.
Thu Dec 02 2021

RM86.4 mln disbursed to 13,886 SME, MTC businesses under PENJANA - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said among the main industries and sectors that were hiring included manufacturing, as well as wholesale and retail trade.
Fri Oct 22 2021

MPN to take pertinent measures to strengthen health, economic system - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin also spoke on the government's efforts to accelerate the country's vaccination process.
Thu Oct 14 2021

Almost RM20 mln distributed to Indian community under SPUMI - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the government had also approved wage subsidies valued at RM12.94 billion under the Wage Subsidy Programme.
Wed Sep 29 2021

RM12.43 bln SME soft loans approved as of Sept 10 - Tengku Zafrul
Applications for RM12.43 billion under the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Soft Loans have been approved by local banks and accepted by SMEs as of Sept 10, 2021.
Thu Sep 23 2021

Budget 2022, 12MP to provide clearer view of govt's policy direction - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said both the 12MP and Budget 2022 would pave the way for socio-economic recovery, growth and restructuring.
Wed Sep 15 2021

Govt has approved wage subsidies worth over RM15.7 bln - Tengku Zafrul
The government has approved wage subsidy applications worth over RM15.7 billion under the various wage subsidy programmes.
Wed Sep 15 2021

BKC: RM12.3 bln disbursed to 10 mln recipients
A total of RM12.3 billion of the Special COVID-19 Aid (BKC), encompassing BPN 2.0, BPR and BPR Tambahan, has been distributed to almost 10 million recipients.
Fri Sep 10 2021

DFIs need to give full support to nation's recovery efforts - Tengku Zafrul
Development Financial Institutions need to give their full support to the country's economic recovery, in the spirit of #KeluargaMalaysia.
Fri Sep 10 2021

BKC phase 1 payment in stages beginning Sept 6 and 9, 2021: Tengku Zafrul
Phase 1 payments for Bantuan Khas COVID-19 (BKC) will be made in stages from Sept 6, 2021 for B40 recipients and Sept 9, 2021 for M40 recipients, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Wed Sep 01 2021

Govt channels over RM941 mln under frontliners special allowance - Tengku Zafrul
A total of RM941.38 million has been channelled under the Frontliners Allowance as of July 30, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
Thu Aug 12 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

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