Budget 2025: Corporate Sector Urged To Provide University Scholarships

KUALA LUMPUR, The government has called on the corporate sector to be philantropic and active in providing education scholarships up to university level, especially for low and middle income groups.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the go…

Cost Of Living Aid For Non-Pensionable Veterans Raised To RM500

KUALA LUMPUR, The cost of living aid for non-pensionable Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans has been increased to RM500 from RM300 under Budget 2025.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Finance Minister, announced this during …

Budget 2025: Emphasis On ASEAN Chair Affirms Malaysia’s Commitment To Leading The Bloc

KUALA LUMPUR, The emphasis on Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN in the 2025 Budget reflects the country’s commitment to leading the regional bloc, particularly in strengthening economic cooperation among ASEAN member states.

Geostrategist Prof. Dr. Az…

Ringgit Seen Softer Next Week On Bullish Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit is expected to remain stable next week although it may face downward pressure due to the current bullish outlook of the US dollar.

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said that at presen…

Budget 2025 Prioritises National Development, People’s Welfare – N. Sembilan MB

SEREMBAN, The 2025 Budget tabled yesterday is a proactive initiative by the Unity Government aimed at advancing national development while prioritising the welfare of the people, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

He said the budget focus…

Regatta Tragedy: Day Two Of SAR Operation Yields No Leads – Police

KUCHING, No findings and clues emerged on the second day of the search and rescue (SAR) operation for the five victims who went missing after their regatta boat capsized during a training session in the Sarawak River yesterday.

Kuching district polic…

Govt To Implement Self-Assessment Stamp Duty System In Phases Starting 2026 – MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, The government has proposed implementing the Self-Assessment Stamp Duty System (SASDS) in phases based on the type of document or transaction, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

In an appendix released alongside the presentatio…