
RM12.7 billion in unclaimed money recorded - MOF
MOF says, individuals who are entitled to the money, or heirs, can submit their claim application online via the official eGUMIS portal.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Household debt at RM1.63 trillion at end of 2024, much lower than financial assets -- MOF
The national household debt, which stood at RM1.63 trillion as at end-December 2024 -- equivalent to 84.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP)
Thu Feb 27 2025

RON95, RON97 prices unchanged, diesel up by five cents in Peninsular M'sia
MOF announces that the retail prices of RON95 and RON97 petrol will remain unchanged at RM2.05 per litre and RM3.43 per litre, respectively.
Wed Jan 29 2025

Final STR payment for this year to begin tomorrow - MOF
The final STR payment involves an allocation of RM3.4 billion.
Wed Nov 06 2024

National Scam Response Centre logs over 122,000 fraud calls since 2022 - MoF
The MoF reports that these complaints reveal total losses for victims amounting to RM371 million.
Tue Oct 29 2024

Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024

Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024

Consolidated public sector projected to record lower surplus of RM41.7 bil 2024
The MoF said the consolidated general government revenue is estimated to increase slightly to RM384.7 billion in 2024.
Fri Oct 18 2024

RM15 mln allocated to turn Harimau Malaya into Asian tigers
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM10 million will be allocated by the govt via MOF, while RM5 million is a commitment from the private sector.
Tue Sep 03 2024

Budget 2025: MITI, MOHE to present proposals on talent development to MOF
Tengku Zafrul said both ministries are sharing ideas and collaborating to ensure the nation has a robust AI-ready workforce.
Tue Aug 27 2024

STR Phase 3 payments to begin Aug 29 for 8.5 million recipients
MOF said recipients would receive payments of up to RM650 according to respective categories, with financial implication of RM1.7 billion.
Fri Aug 23 2024

Inflation, economic growth forecasts not affected by targeted subsidy implementation - MoF
According to MoF, the official 2024 forecasts for inflation and GDP growth remain at 2.0-3.5 per cent and 4.0-5.0 per cent, respectively.
Wed Jul 31 2024

MOF Evaluation Committee screened shortlisted contractors for Jana Wibawa, says witness
Jana Wibawa programme was introduced during the tenure of former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Wed Jul 10 2024

Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF
The Ministry of Finance states that the average annual SST collection was 51.6% lower than GST due to the smaller scope of the SST.
Wed Jul 10 2024

Govt remains committed to implementing structural reforms, fiscal strengthening
The ministry said this will boost Malaysia's long-term foreign investor appeal, strengthening the ringgit.
Wed Jul 10 2024

Strangulation cause of Customs officer's death - KL Police Chief
Police say the case is still classified as a sudden death report (SDR), based on the post-mortem from Putrajaya Hospital's Forensic Dept.
Thu Mar 06 2025

No finding, report on Malaysia's link in Nvidia chip fraud case - Tengku Zafrul
At the moment, there are no findings or reports indicating that (the matter) actually exists says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Mar 06 2025

KDN to issue special pass to investors from April 1 - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says a single window method will facilitate entry, with passes issued electronically.
Thu Mar 06 2025
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Thu Mar 06 2025

Hamas says Trump threats encourage Netanyahu to evade Gaza ceasefire deal
The best track to release the remaining Israeli prisoners is by the occupation going into the second phase, a Hamas spokesperson says.
Thu Mar 06 2025

South Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs on homes, injuring eight
South Korea's Air Force says eight 225kg Mk82 bombs from KF-16 jets fell outside the shooting range during joint live-fire exercises.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
Trump made clear he was not calling off his trade war with Canada and Mexico as he pressures both countries to deter fentanyl smuggling.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Post-mortem on Customs tribunal officer not completed yet - KL Police
The Customs tribunal officer was found dead in the office with his neck and legs bound with cable ties.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Marriott Bonvoy launches year-long 'Malaysian Kitchen' culinary campaign
The campaign brings together chefs from Marriott properties to showcase authentic Malaysian dishes, preserving traditional cooking methods.
Thu Mar 06 2025

BNM seen holding OPR at 3 Pct - Economists
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid also expected the MPC to leave the OPR unchanged.
Thu Mar 06 2025