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Ringgit opens marginally higher vs US dollar, traders await Budget 2025

Ringgit opens marginally higher vs US dollar, traders await Budget 2025

Dr. Mohd Afzanizam says Budget 2025, set for tabling today, is key, with traders likely focusing on next years fiscal deficit targets.
Fri Oct 18 2024
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Budget 2025: The case for a multi-year tax framework

The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Budget 2025: The case for a multi-year tax framework

This episode will explores the rationale behind implementing a structured, long-term approach to tax reform in Malaysia. It highlights the need for a framework that spans multiple years to ensure more effective tax policies, prevent economic shocks, and accommodate evolving market dynamics.
Thu Oct 10 2024
OPR likely to be unchanged; Ringgit forecast at 4.25 vs USD year-end - Kenanga

OPR likely to be unchanged; Ringgit forecast at 4.25 vs USD year-end - Kenanga

Fiscal policy shifts and external risks, such as geopolitical tensions, could still influence the central bank's stance, says Kenanga.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Vietnam fishing boat attacked near contested South China Sea islands, media reports

Vietnam fishing boat attacked near contested South China Sea islands, media reports

Vietnamese fishermen injured after foreign vessel attacked their boat near disputed Paracel Islands claimed by China and Vietnam.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Presence of whales indicates healthy Malaysian marine ecosystem - Fisheries Dept

Presence of whales indicates healthy Malaysian marine ecosystem - Fisheries Dept

According to DOF, the sighting of marine mammals allowed them to document their migration patterns.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Diesel smuggling syndicate: MACC freezes RM36 million in bank accounts

Diesel smuggling syndicate: MACC freezes RM36 million in bank accounts

The syndicate misappropriated diesel for fishermen's associations and engaged in alleged enforcement malpractices.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Hidden hands behind youth vaping surge

Hidden hands behind youth vaping surge

M'sia has not increased tobacco taxes for eight consecutive years, missing critical opportunities to reduce consumption via fiscal measures.
Fri Aug 23 2024
INSIGHT - Bangladesh student protesters plan new party to cement their revolution

INSIGHT - Bangladesh student protesters plan new party to cement their revolution

Their hope: to avoid a repeat of the last 15 years, in which Sheikh Hasina ruled the country of some 170 million with an iron fist.
Sun Aug 18 2024
MPA harap kerajaan nilai semula kursus fisioterapi bawah TVET

MPA harap kerajaan nilai semula kursus fisioterapi bawah TVET

MPA menyuarakan harapan supaya Kerajaan Persekutuan menilai semula keputusan memasukkan kursus fisioterapi ke dalam program Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) kebangsaan.
Sun Aug 11 2024
Short of female free divers, Japanese sea festival turns to volunteers

Short of female free divers, Japanese sea festival turns to volunteers

Japan's storied "ama" prayed for an abundant catch in a ceremony held by these female free divers for decades.
Sun Jul 28 2024
Govt committed to reducing debt-to-GDP ratio to 60% within five years - Treasury sec-gen

Govt committed to reducing debt-to-GDP ratio to 60% within five years - Treasury sec-gen

The government is committed to reducing its borrowings within a five-year timeframe to ensure a stronger and sustainable fiscal position.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Govt remains committed to implementing structural reforms, fiscal strengthening

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
Every cent saved from diesel subsidy cut will be fairly returned to the people - PM

Every cent saved from diesel subsidy cut will be fairly returned to the people - PM

The targetted diesel subsidy was carried out due to excessive leakage of the fuel, especially involving the use by foreign fishing vessels.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Targeted fuel subsidy will help consolidate govt's fiscal position - Economists

Targeted fuel subsidy will help consolidate govt's fiscal position - Economists

Shan Saeed said more countries are now removing subsidies and move to a more market-driven approach.
Tue Jun 11 2024
RM4 bln estimated savings from diesel subsidy to free up govt fiscal space

RM4 bln estimated savings from diesel subsidy to free up govt fiscal space

BUDI MADANI will benefit 700,000 diesel vehicle owners in total, covering about half of active diesel vehicles in Peninsular Malaysia.
Fri May 31 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

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.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024