Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff

Ahmed said if the subsidy plan is implemented without other mechanisms, like providing the BSH, it would result in a higher inflation rate.

With the twin shocks of increased spending and economic downturn, Malaysia is in sore need of funds to replenish its depleted coffers.

Ahmed Razman said this withdrawal would only reduce their EPF savings for old age.

The Special COVID Aid or Bantuan Khas COVID-19 worth a total of RM4.6 bln, will help senior citizens, single people and 11 mln households.

Increasing the statutory debt limit is the need of the hour for Malaysia as the global battle against COVID-19 continues with the government seeking extra fiscal room.

The appointment of Ismail Sabri as the ninth Prime Minister is expected to instil more confidence from foreign investors in the local economy as the transition of power has been quite smooth.

The RM150 billion PEMULIH is a formidable stimulus package to help the economy recover and assist the country to overcome the problems associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ahmed Razman believes there are many other methods available for Malaysia to implement that allows the exchange of products and services.

Economists opine that the total lockdown announced by Muhyiddin which would take effect from June 1 till June 14 is a measure that makes sense to cope with the soaring number of COVID-19 cases.

Concerns arise as certain quarters have placed conditional support for Budget 2021, which has to be approved to avoid greater risk to the economy and the country.

Ahmed Razman said the assistance can increase the people's disposable income.

Banks, especially those government-linked such as Agro Bank, were still capable of providing loan moratoriums.

The new PGCE would provide better stability to the company as the country is still recovering from the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.