Government confident national economic recovery on track
The government is confident Malaysia's economic recovery is on solid ground and on track to achieve growth of 5.3-6.3 pct this year.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Dewan Rakyat passes two bills related to free zones, tourism tax
The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Free Zones (Amendment) Bill 2022 to amend the Free Zones Act 1990.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Customs and excise amendment bills passed in Parliament
Parliament today passed the Customs (Amendment) Bill 2022 to amend the Customs Act 1967.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Malaysia needs to focus on increasing economic resilience - Yamani
Yamani said that a stable financial market is important to boost foreign investors' confidence to invest in the domestic market.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Act 731 to be fine-tuned to monitor illegal remittance activities
The move ensures more efficient and punitive action against remittance activities by illegal or registered remittance service providers.
Wed Mar 09 2022
BNM has no immediate plan to issue central bank digital currency - Yamani Hafez
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has no immediate plan to issue Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Wed Dec 15 2021
Over RM156 bln spent as of Nov 30 through four economic stimulus, aid packages
Almost 70 pct, or RM156.18 billion, of the RM225 billion allocated under the four economic stimulus and aid packages launched this year has been spent to stimulate the country's economy as of Nov 30.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Govt to discuss proposal to expand BTHPRS to more bus, taxi operators - Yamani Hafez
The MOF will discuss with various stakeholders the proposal to expand the BTHPRS to bus and taxi operators who fail to obtain the assistance scheme.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Govt estimates at least RM3 bln from Prosperous Tax collection - Deputy Finance Minister II
The government expects to collect at least RM3 billion through the implementation of the Prosperous Tax announced in Budget 2022, said Deputy Finance Minister II, Yamani Hafez Musa.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Parliament unanimously passes PIDM Amendment 2021 Bill
The Dewan Rakyat today unanimously passed the Malaysia Deposit Insurance Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2021, which aims to improve the governance of the body.
Tue Oct 26 2021
AKPK developing TRP to assist SME borrowers facing cash flow problems - Yamani Hafez
AKPK is developing a Temporary Relief Programme (TRP) to reduce the burden of individual and SME borrowers who are still having difficulty restoring their cash flow.
Mon Oct 11 2021
ATM machine installation subject to banking industry's prerogative
The installation of ATM in urban or rural areas is subject to the banking industry's consideration, said Yamani.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Finance Ministry tables PIDM Amendment Bill for first reading
According to Section 47A(1), the first premium of Islamic and conventional deposits shall be calculated separately.
Thu Sep 23 2021
MoF to propose raising COVID-19 fund ceiling to RM110 bln, says Yamani
Yamani said the increase was needed to cover the total payment commitment which had now reached RM91.8 billion.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Budget 2022: Govt, opposition start holding discussions
The federal government has started holding discussions with the opposition before Budget 2022 to be tabled in Parliament in October.
Wed Sep 22 2021
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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