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 allocates RM20.107 bln to 357,402 employers through PSU - Tengku Zafrul
This is to maintain the employment of 2,951,245 local workers in an effort to reduce the unemployment rate among Malaysian workers.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Govt channels RM1.299 bln through hiring incentive programme to retain local employees
The government has channelled a total of RM1.299 billion to 38,651 employers through the hiring incentive programme (PenjanaKerjaya) to retain 284,354 local workers.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Wage subsidies of RM19.45 bln channelled as of Nov 19 - Tengku Zafrul
The government has channelled a total of RM19.45 billion to 357,102 employers through the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) as of Nov 19.
Thu Dec 02 2021
RM86.4 mln disbursed to 13,886 SME, MTC businesses under PENJANA - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said among the main industries and sectors that were hiring included manufacturing, as well as wholesale and retail trade.
Fri Oct 22 2021
MPN to take pertinent measures to strengthen health, economic system - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin also spoke on the government's efforts to accelerate the country's vaccination process.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Almost RM20 mln distributed to Indian community under SPUMI - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the government had also approved wage subsidies valued at RM12.94 billion under the Wage Subsidy Programme.
Wed Sep 29 2021
RM12.43 bln SME soft loans approved as of Sept 10 - Tengku Zafrul
Applications for RM12.43 billion under the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Soft Loans have been approved by local banks and accepted by SMEs as of Sept 10, 2021.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Budget 2022, 12MP to provide clearer view of govt's policy direction - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said both the 12MP and Budget 2022 would pave the way for socio-economic recovery, growth and restructuring.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Govt has approved wage subsidies worth over RM15.7 bln - Tengku Zafrul
The government has approved wage subsidy applications worth over RM15.7 billion under the various wage subsidy programmes.
Wed Sep 15 2021
BKC: RM12.3 bln disbursed to 10 mln recipients
A total of RM12.3 billion of the Special COVID-19 Aid (BKC), encompassing BPN 2.0, BPR and BPR Tambahan, has been distributed to almost 10 million recipients.
Fri Sep 10 2021
DFIs need to give full support to nation's recovery efforts - Tengku Zafrul
Development Financial Institutions need to give their full support to the country's economic recovery, in the spirit of #KeluargaMalaysia.
Fri Sep 10 2021
BKC phase 1 payment in stages beginning Sept 6 and 9, 2021: Tengku Zafrul
Phase 1 payments for Bantuan Khas COVID-19 (BKC) will be made in stages from Sept 6, 2021 for B40 recipients and Sept 9, 2021 for M40 recipients, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Govt channels over RM941 mln under frontliners special allowance - Tengku Zafrul
A total of RM941.38 million has been channelled under the Frontliners Allowance as of July 30, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
Thu Aug 12 2021
National Employment Council has created 320,000 jobs - Tengku Zafrul
The government has helped create 320,000 jobs so far through the National Employment Council (NEC) initiative, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Aug 05 2021
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024