Final STR payment for this year to begin tomorrow - MOF
The final STR payment involves an allocation of RM3.4 billion.
Wed Nov 06 2024
National Scam Response Centre logs over 122,000 fraud calls since 2022 - MoF
The MoF reports that these complaints reveal total losses for victims amounting to RM371 million.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consolidated public sector projected to record lower surplus of RM41.7 bil 2024
The MoF said the consolidated general government revenue is estimated to increase slightly to RM384.7 billion in 2024.
Fri Oct 18 2024
RM15 mln allocated to turn Harimau Malaya into Asian tigers
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM10 million will be allocated by the govt via MOF, while RM5 million is a commitment from the private sector.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Budget 2025: MITI, MOHE to present proposals on talent development to MOF
Tengku Zafrul said both ministries are sharing ideas and collaborating to ensure the nation has a robust AI-ready workforce.
Tue Aug 27 2024
STR Phase 3 payments to begin Aug 29 for 8.5 million recipients
MOF said recipients would receive payments of up to RM650 according to respective categories, with financial implication of RM1.7 billion.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Inflation, economic growth forecasts not affected by targeted subsidy implementation - MoF
According to MoF, the official 2024 forecasts for inflation and GDP growth remain at 2.0-3.5 per cent and 4.0-5.0 per cent, respectively.
Wed Jul 31 2024
MOF Evaluation Committee screened shortlisted contractors for Jana Wibawa, says witness
Jana Wibawa programme was introduced during the tenure of former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF
The Ministry of Finance states that the average annual SST collection was 51.6% lower than GST due to the smaller scope of the SST.
Wed Jul 10 2024
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
3.61 million EPF members transferred a total of RM11.52 bln to their Flexible Accounts as of June 24 - MoF
According to the Ministry of Finance, a total of RM5.12 billion has been transferred to the Retirement Account.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Applications for refunds under SKDS 2.0 open on July 1 - MOF
The government will begin accepting applications for refunds from recipients of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0 on July 1.
Fri Jun 28 2024
PM calls for digital procurement review to align with national strategy
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Finance Ministry and the Digital Ministry to postpone and streamline all pending digital-related procurements.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Chile's 'seed guardians' grow and protect forgotten food varieties
The guardians collect, trade and plant hundreds of seeds to preserve forgotten varieties of tomatoes, corn and other vegetables.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Saying 'no' to mobile phone use while driving
Mobile phones have become indispensable, yet their impact on road safety remains insufficiently examined.
Sun Nov 24 2024
How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies
ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.
Sun Nov 24 2024
How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein
Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina
She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024