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
Labour market shows encouraging improvement - Report
Malaysia's labour market recorded an encouraging recovery in the first half of 2022 attributed to effective employment intervention initiatives through Budget 2022.
Fri Oct 07 2022
52 pct of top 100 listed companies achieve 30 pct women participation in BOD - SC
SC's Awang Adek said under Budget 2022, all listed companies are required to have at least one woman director on their boards.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Solid economic expansion due to accomodative monetary policy - PM Ismail Sabri
The encouraging economic expansion at present is due to the expansionary fiscal policy via Budget 2022, a monetary policy that has remained accommodative, as well as the full reopening of the economy.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Govt to mull more targeted subsidies for those truly in need
Mohd Shahar said the expenditure for aid and subsidies is estimated to increase to RM77.7 bln compared to Budget 2022's allocation of RM31 bln.
Tue Aug 23 2022
Govt needs to implement expenditure savings measures, help subsidy costs
Asri said expenditure on aid and subsidies was projected to reach RM77.7 bln compared to the RM31 bln allocation approved in Budget 2022.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Tengku Zafrul tells MSMEs to utilise business tax cuts
Finance Minister Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has called on entrepreneurs to utilise the business tax cuts provided for in Budget 2022.
Thu Apr 14 2022
Malaysia's fiscal stance to remain expansionary this year - Finance Minister
Tengku Zafrul said that as a result, the pace of consolidation would be gradual.
Tue Mar 22 2022
GLCs should contribute towards Budget 2022's three focus areas - PM Ismail Sabri
GLCs and GLICs should direct their efforts this year towards the three main focus areas outlined in Budget 2022, namely the Malaysian Family, businesses and economy.
Sun Mar 13 2022
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 has taken responsive, proactive steps in handling crisis - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the govt remains committed to helping all Malaysian families, both the people and businesses to rise and grow.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Govt focuses on driving national financial recovery - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the strategy to drive the country's financial growth was laid out through JaminKerja and SemarakNiaga in Budget 2022.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Govt channels RM20.339 bln to 357,520 employers through PSU - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that as of Feb 4, 2022, a total of RM14.643 million had been channelled to 1,482 employers.
Sat Feb 12 2022
Govt to ensure orderly implementation of strategies under Budget 2022 - PM
Ismail Sabri said the govt had set up the Budget 2022 Monitoring Committee to monitor the implementation and performance of initiatives.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Opportunity to settle PTPTN loan with discount incentives offered
The three discount incentives for borrowers were a relief with many taking the opportunity to to settle their outstanding balance.
Wed Dec 29 2021
EU launches probe into alleged dumping of tyres from China
The EU currently has anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of tyres for buses and lorries from China.
Thu May 22 2025
China says US trade talks important but multilateralism key to solution
China says US trade talks help but stresses multilateralism is key to resolving global trade tensions amid recent tariff disputes.
Thu May 22 2025
Importers race to turn US warehouses into tariff-free zones
US firms rush to bonded warehouses to delay China tariffs, but rising costs and policy uncertainty make long-term bets risky.
Thu May 22 2025
Donald Trump Jr says on running for president: 'that calling is there'
Don Jr hints at a future run, influences GOP politics, and faces scrutiny over Trump family business ties in the Gulf region.
Wed May 21 2025
US states mount court challenge to Trump's tariffs
States sue Trump over tariffs, citing abuse of emergency powers as legal and economic concerns grow.
Wed May 21 2025
UK suspends trade talks with Israel over new Gaza offensive
UK halts trade talks with Israel over Gaza offensive, condemns aid blockade and settler violence, warns of further action if war continues.
Wed May 21 2025
EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says
EU to review Israel ties over Gaza crisis and rights concerns as most members back move while Israel rejects criticism and defends actions.
Wed May 21 2025
Ringgit ends higher against greenback on concerns over US fiscal health
Ringgit strengthens as US dollar weakens due to Moodys downgrade, US fiscal risks, and capital shifts toward Asia ahead of G7 talks.
Wed May 21 2025
IMF's Gopinath urges US to curb fiscal deficit, FT reports
US faces trade uncertainty, growth concerns, and rising debt as Trump eyes more tax cuts amid IMF and Moody's economic warnings.
Wed May 21 2025
Trump Organization breaks ground on $1.5 billion golf club in Vietnam
Trump Organization expands in Vietnam with golf resort as Eric Trump explores further deals amid US-Vietnam trade negotiations.
Wed May 21 2025