MADANI Economy to drive positive change in Malaysia
The theme "Empowering the People" maintains the government's momentum towards human capital development in Malaysia.
Fri Jul 28 2023
World Bank: Malaysia's economic growth to moderate at 4.3 per cent this year
The economic growth is supported by improvements in labour market conditions as well as ongoing income support measures from the govt.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act to include caps on govt debt levels - Ahmad Maslan
Any govt operating expenditure must be based on govt revenue but govt's flexibility to borrow should be allowed for development expenditure.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Finance Ministry to table Fiscal Responsibility Act by year-end
The MoF plans to table the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) in Parliament by the end of this year.
Fri Jun 17 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
Govt to introduce Fiscal Responsibility Act next year - Tengku Zafrul
The government intends to introduce the Fiscal Responsibility Act next year with the aim of improving governance, accountability and transparency in the country's fiscal management.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Govt committed to continue fiscal reforms agenda through Fiscal Responsibility Act - MoF
The government is committed to continuing its fiscal reforms agenda to strengthen public finances once the economy recovers.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Fiscal space for COVID-19 pandemic needs to be rebuilt, says BNM
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said the fiscal space used for COVID-19 pandemic needs to be rebuilt.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Fiscal deficit to be reduced below 4 pct over next 3-4 years
The government aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to under 4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) over the next three to four years under its fiscal reform agenda.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Govt exploring options to raise national income, says Tengku Zafrul
The government will continue to explore various options to increase the national income including diversification of revenue sources.
Tue Jul 21 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024