KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): Facing a tough election battle ahead of him, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has a good story to tell on the economy when he unveils his budget on Friday.

Stronger economic growth and rising oil prices mean higher tax revenue, which Najib is expected to use t...

Malaysia budget-day guide: It’s all about the upcoming election

PUTRAJAYA (OCT 26): Malaysia's Budget 2018 will be mildly expansionary and "very inclusive", where all groups of people will be taken into consideration based on priorities and what the government deems needs to be done.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said this during a pre-b...

PM Najib: Malaysia's Budget 2018 mildly expansionary

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): The national budget to be tabled on Oct 27 is most likely to be modestly expansionary amid revenue challenges as the government maintains fiscal discipline, says UOB Kay Hian Securities.

"Budget 2018 will reaffirm high infrastructure spending, promote growth areas...

Budget 2018 to be modestly expansionary, says UOB Kay Hian

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Budget 2018 is expected to benefit the civil service, lower income households, and the construction and building sector, according to analysts.

"Bread-and-butter issues continue to rank at the top of Malaysians' concerns and, against the backdrop of a looming GE14,...

Civil service, construction sector to benefit from Budget 2018 — analysts

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): The government is unlikely to increase gaming taxes for casino and lottery operators under gaming activities, according to AmBank Research.

In his 2018 Budget Preview today, AmBank group chief economist Anthony Dass said he believes Genting Malaysia Bhd has scored ...

No gaming tax hike; tobacco tax boost unlikely, says AmBank Research

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): AmBank Research says the Malaysian automotive sector, hurt by high input costs due the ringgit's weakness, could get relief in the form of further tax exemption for localisation, and a reduction in excise duties and/or import duties in the upcoming Budget 2018.

In ...

Auto sector could get relief in Budget 2018, says AmBank Research 

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): AmBank Research has projected Malaysia’s 2017 full year gross domestic product (GDP) to hover around 5.7% – 5.9%, hence expecting an upwards revision to around 5.5% – 6.0% in Budget 2018.

In its Budget 2018 preview, AmBank group chief economist Anthony Dass said he...

AmBank Research projects Malaysia 2017 GDP to hover around 5.7%-5.9%; 5.5%-6% in Budget 2018

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 3): UOB Global Economics & Market Research is projecting real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.2% for 2017 and 5% in 2018.

In a Budget 2018 preview flash note today, UOB Malaysia economist Julia Goh said given this is the final budget before the next genera...

UOB Research projects Malaysia's GDP to grow 5.2% this year, 5% in 2018

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 29): Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani assured the government has no plans to raise taxes in the 2018 National Budget, considering the high cost of living presently faced by the public.

"We have no plan to tax the people further, I think the people...

No tax hike in Budget 2018, says minister

SEREMBAN (April 28): Tabung Haji (TH) bore over RM350 million in direct and indirect financial assistance costs for this year's haj operations, its haj management general manager Mohamed Heikal Mohamed Yusuff revealed on Sunday.

Tabung Haji bore more than RM350m in assistance cost for this year's haj ops

KUCHING (April 28): Water is an important component which acts as a stabiliser and catalyst for sustainable national development, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Water acts as stabiliser, catalyst for sustainable national development — Fadillah

LISBON (April 28): Russia's air defence systems destroyed 17 drones launched by Ukraine over its territory, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday, with a regional official saying the attack targeted an oil storage facility in the Kaluga region.

Russia says it destroyed 17 drones launched by Ukraine

CYBERJAYA (April 28): The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 will come into effect on June 1, thus further increasing the level of safety and health at workplaces nationwide, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

Minister: Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 comes into force on June 1

SHANGHAI (April 28): A private jet linked to Tesla chief executive officer (CEO) Elon Musk landed in Beijing on Sunday, a flight tracking app showed, as two people with knowledge of the matter said the billionaire was kicking off a surprise visit to the automaker's second-biggest market.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk kicks off surprise trip to Beijing, sources say

BANGKOK (April 28): Thai former energy executive Pichai Chunhavajira was named the country's finance minister on Sunday, facing a tough task to revive Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.

Former exec Pichai named as Thai finance minister, faces growth challenges

RIYADH (April 28): The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting commences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, to find solutions to a host of global challenges relating to humanitarian issues, the climate and the economy.

World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting commences in Riyadh

WASHINGTON (April 27): US President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, as protesters outside criticised his support for Israel's war against Hamas.

Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner

Companies Commission of Malaysia issues directive to Ewog’s trustee to freeze trust account funds

Companies Commission of Malaysia orders East West One Group’s trustee to freeze trust account funds

BEIRUT (April 28): France's foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah during a visit to Lebanon on Sunday, as Paris seeks to refine a roadmap that both sides could accept to ease tensions.

France's foreign minister looks to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation in Lebanon visit

Companies Commission of Malaysia issues directive to Ewog’s trustee to freeze trust account funds

Boustead Properties Bhd will unveil its latest transit-oriented development in Mutiara Damansara in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024). A redevelopment project of the eCurve mall, which began operating in 2006 and was closed in 2021, The Lines will be part of the developer’s efforts to elevate the neighbourhood through the Mutiara Damansara revitalisation plan. The overall plan will take about 10 to 15 years to complete with an estimated gross development value of RM8.9 billion.

Reimagining Mutiara Damansara

HULU SELANGOR (April 27): The Selangor government, via several subsidiaries, including the Selangor Menteri Besar (Incorporation) or MBI, has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with several technology companies in Germany, in an effort to further develop the state.

Selangor signs MOU with tech firms in Germany

(April 28):&nbsp;A higher-for-longer interest rate environment is burnishing the credentials of cheap Chinese stocks and driving value investment strategies in Asia.&nbsp;

Fed repricing gives rise to new equities playbook in Asia

RIYADH (April 28): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Saturday (April 27) night for a three-day working visit to participate in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting.&nbsp;

Anwar arrives in Riyadh for World Economic Forum Special Meeting

SHANGHAI (April 28): A private jet linked to Tesla chief executive officer (CEO) Elon Musk landed in Beijing on Sunday, a flight tracking app showed, as two people with knowledge of the matter said the billionaire was kicking off a surprise visit to the automaker's second-biggest market.

CYBERJAYA (April 28): The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 will come into effect on June 1, thus further increasing the level of safety and health at workplaces nationwide, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

Jazz luminary Tay Cher Siang and songstress Janet Lee share their journey through the vibrant world of jazz, each shaped by unique encounters and cultural influences. For Tay, a chance encounter with Astrud Gilberto’s Corcovado sparked a lifelong passion for jazz, rooted in Malaysia’s rich tapestry of sounds and traditions. His eclectic approach to music, termed “cham cham jazz”, celebrates the country’s multicultural essence, blending diverse elements into a harmonious fusion.&nbsp;

Jazz is their jam

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Malaysia is on a mission to explore various economic opportunities and attract new investments at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which will last two days starting Sunday.

Anwar on a mission to explore economic opportunities, attract new investments at WEF

BANGKOK (April 28): Thai former energy executive Pichai Chunhavajira was named the country's finance minister on Sunday, facing a tough task to revive Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.

RIYADH (April 28): The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting commences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia&nbsp;on Sunday, to find solutions to a host of global challenges relating to humanitarian issues, the climate and the economy.&nbsp;

KUCHING (April 28): Water is an important component which acts as a stabiliser and catalyst for sustainable national development, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

SEREMBAN (April 28): Tabung Haji (TH) bore over RM350 million in direct and indirect financial assistance costs for this year's haj operations, its haj&nbsp;management general manager Mohamed Heikal Mohamed Yusuff revealed on Sunday. &nbsp;

WASHINGTON (April 27): US&nbsp;President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, as protesters outside criticised his support for Israel's war against Hamas.

LISBON (April 28): Russia's air defence systems destroyed 17 drones launched by Ukraine over its territory, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday, with a regional official saying the attack targeted an oil storage facility in the Kaluga region.

BEIRUT (April 28): France's foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah during a visit to Lebanon on Sunday, as Paris seeks to refine a roadmap that both sides could accept to ease tensions.

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