<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>（布城8日讯）首相兼财政部长拿督斯里安华表示，将于2月24日重新提呈的2023年度财政预算案，将考量当前的经济挑战，同时推动国家经济增长和吸引投资。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>安华指出，政府也考量国家竞争力、商业审批速度，以及多项新举措，包括天然资源下游流程的数码化和持续消费与产出。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“我们（在这些领域）落后于印尼、泰国和越南。因此，我们必须解决这些问题，以保持竞争力。”</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>他今日在财政部月度集会致词时发表上述言论。出席者还有副财长拿督斯里阿末马斯兰和沈志强。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>安华表示，起草2023年财算案的最大挑战是制定平衡的政策，既能吸引投资者，又能维护人民，尤其是赤贫群体。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“有时思想和政策会有轻微的冲突，这可作为我们在经济增长方面贯彻昌明大马（Madani）理念的例子。”</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“我们关注的人民。没有人应该感到被遗漏和被忽视。”</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>（编译：陈慧珊）</p></div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p><em>English&nbsp;version：</em><a href="https://www.theedgemarkets.com/node/654379" target="_blank">Budget 2023 to take into account current economic challenges, says PM</a></p></div>


（布城8日讯）首相兼财政部长拿督斯里安华表示，将于2月24日重新提呈的2023年度财政预算案，将考量当前的经济挑战，同时推动国家经济增长和吸引投资。

安华指出，政府也考量国家竞争力、商业审批速度，以及多项新举措，包括天然资源下游流程的数码化和持续消费与产出。

“我们（在这些领域）落后于印尼、泰国和越南。因此，我们必须解决这些问题，以保持竞争力。”

他今日在财政部月度集会致词时发表上述言论。出席者还有副财长拿督斯里阿末马斯兰和沈志强。

安华表示，起草2023年财算案的最大挑战是制定平衡的政策，既能吸引投资者，又...

安华：财算案将考量当前的经济挑战

Canadian police on Friday made arrests linked to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the province of British Columbia in June 2023, a source directly familiar with the matter said.

The source, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the case, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police would brief media later on Friday.

Canada police make arrests linked to murder of Sikh leader Hardeep, says source

Just over six months ahead of the US election, the world is starting to consider what a return to a Trump presidency might mean. While Americans might be weighing up the difference between the two candidates domestic policies, the rest of the globe is more interested in what foreign policy decisions he might make.

What a second Trump presidency might mean for the rest of the world

The European Commission has warned three Chinese electric vehicle makers that they have not supplied sufficient information for its anti-subsidy investigation, according to two people familiar with the case.

If the Commission concludes that the provided information from sampled companies BYD, SAIC and Geely is insufficient, it could use evidence available elsewhere to compute tariffs, a move that can inflate them.

EU says information from three Chinese EV makers insufficient

Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Friday after a softer-than-expected jobs report revived hopes of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year, while gains in Apple and Amgen also helped.

US job growth slowed more than expected in April and the increase in annual wages fell below 4% for the first time in nearly three years. The unemployment rate came in higher than estimated.

Wall St rallies after soft jobs data allays rate jitters

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given the assurance that salary increase for civil servants starting this December, as announced two days ago, can be implemented through strict financial management.

Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the projected salary adjustment, estimated to cost over RM10 billion from next year onward, is feasible with disciplined financial oversight.

Civil servants salary hike achievable through prudent financial management — Anwar

Mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI) is crucial to ensure Malaysians themselves determine the cultural and moral values within this technology.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said if AI is not mastered, the values and morals embedded in it will be determined by those who control the technology, particularly from Western countries.

Master AI to shape own moral values, cultural impact in technology — PM

Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Pang Sock Tao has unveiled a five-pronged manifesto for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election.

Themed 'Kekal Kuala Kubu', the manifesto focuses on economic aspects; facilities; environment and recreation; heritage and culture; and the people's well-being.

KKB polls: PH candidate unveils five-point manifesto

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi hopes more Johoreans living outside Johor will return to the state and contribute ideas to ensure progress and development in the state that they were born in.

According to Onn Hafiz, the state government has initiated efforts to attract Johoreans who have progressed in their professional careers to come back and serve the state in efforts to turn Johor into developed status.

Onn Hafiz hopes Johoreans living elsewhere can come back and contribute ideas to develop the state

MJets Air Sdn Bhd has entered into an aircraft charter agreement with Teleport Everywhere Pte Ltd (Singapore).

MJets Air is the commercial air cargo operator of MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd, under the umbrella of MMAG Holdings Bhd, while Teleport, which caters to Teleport Commerce Malaysia Sdn Bhd, is an integrated logistics solutions provider and logistics venture of Capital A Bhd.

MJets Air inks aircraft charter agreement with Teleport Everywhere

KUALA LUMPUR (May 3): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday:

Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd’s (BHIC) planned disposal of its 20.77% stake in Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (Lunas) to the Ministry of F...

BHIC, Berjaya Corp, F&N, Pestech, PetGas, XOX, TT Vision, Uzma, SLP, WTK, Ranhill Utilities and Sarawak Cable

<p>Ranhill Utilities Bhd will cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) throughout an investigation involving its employees, it said on Friday.</p>

<p>“We are alarmed and take serious note of the matter. We shall cooperate fully with MACC in its investigation if required,” Ranhill said in a bourse filing.</p>


Ranhill to cooperate with MACC over bribery probe on employees

<p>GEORGE TOWN (May 3): China Southern Airlines plans to double its weekly flights from Guangzhou, China to Penang, increasing from seven to 14, starting June 20.</p>


China Southern Airlines to double weekly flights to Penang starting June 20

<p>Seventy-eight property owners in Hatten Square, Melaka, have obtained a summary judgement from the High Court there against the main developer, MDSA Development Sdn Bhd, which requires the company to pay them RM2.009 million in rental arrears for a mix of commercial and residential units, and the return of RM591,143.90 as payment for refurbishments that were never done.</p>

<p>Judge Mohd Radzi Abdul Hamid allowed the plaintiffs' application for a summary judgment as he ruled that there was no arguable case.</p>


78 property owners obtain summary judgment against Hatten Square developer over unpaid rents, non-existent refurbishments

<p>Practice Note 17 (PN17) outfit Sarawak Cable Bhd announced that Datuk Seri Fong Joo Chung has stepped down as non-independent non-executive deputy chairman, effective immediately.</p>

<p>Fong, 75, resigned due to personal reasons, prevailing circumstances, and recent developments concerning the company, the cable manufacturer said in its filing.</p>


Fong Joo Chung steps down as Sarawak Cable deputy chairman

<p>Pestech International Bhd has lost an appeal to stop the tampering of machineries used in the Gemas-Johor electrified double track project by main contractor Syarikat Pembenaan Yeoh Tiong Lay Sdn Bhd (SPYTL).</p>


Pestech loses another appeal in Gemas-JB double track dispute

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (May 3): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday:</p>

<p><strong>Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd</strong>’s (BHIC) planned disposal of its 20.77% stake in Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (Lunas) to the Ministry of F...

<p>Here’s a quick look at some of the stories that made headlines today.</p>


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<p>XOX Bhd has proposed to undertake a share capital reduction to wipe out RM303 million of the virtual mobile network operator’s accumulated losses.</p>

<p>The company, which had been in the red for five straight years, had racked up losses totalling RM307.48 million by the end of 2023 despite a slew of fundraising exercises.</p>


XOX proposes RM303mil share capital reduction

<p>Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd’s (BHIC) planned disposal of its 20.77% stake in Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (Lunas) to the Ministry of Finance (Inc)-owned Ocean Sunshine Bhd has turned unconditional after shareholders of BHIC endorsed the RM1 deal.</p>


BHIC’s stake sale in LCS contractor to MOF turns unconditional

<p>Perak Mufti Datuk Seri Wan Zahidi Wan Teh said accusing any party of insulting Islam must be proven before considering a boycott.</p>

<p>He said one of the crucial elements in criminal behaviour is intent or "alqasdul jinaei" (criminal intent).</p>


Allegations of insulting Islam must be proven before boycott — Perak Mufti

<p>The Road Transport Department (RTD) has issued a recall notice for 600 units of Chery's Omoda 5 model vehicles, effective immediately, in response to a widely circulated incident on social media that occurred on April 28.</p>

<p>In a statement, the RTD announced that they have summoned Chery Corporate Malaysia Sdn Bhd to conduct a thorough investigation and gather additional information to ensure the safety of both vehicle owners and road users.</p>


RTD issues immediate recall of 600 Chery Omoda 5 SUVs

<p>The Energy Commission (EC) has raised the tariff to transport gas via Peninsular Malaysia’s gas pipeline, owned and operated by Petronas Gas Bhd (PetGas), to RM1.096 per gigajoule per day (GJ/day) for 2024, versus a base of RM1.063 GJ/day under Regulatory Period 2 (2023-2025).</p>


PetGas gets nod for gas transportation tariff hike; regas sees mixed adjustment

<p>Plantation company WTK Holdings Bhd is raising its stake in Sarawak-based rival Durafarm Sdn Bhd by another 15% for RM28.33 million.</p>


WTK buys another 15% in Sarawak planter Durafarm for RM28m

<p>HSBC has no current plans to sell more assets, its chairman Mark Tucker said on Friday at the annual shareholder meeting of the bank, which has scaled back its presence in Western markets in recent years as part of a sweeping overhaul.</p>


HSBC has no plans to dispose of further businesses, chairman says

<p>Penang-based automated test equipment (ATE) maker TT Vision Holdings Bhd is looking to raise RM25.27 million via a private placement of up to 23.4 million shares or 5% of its enlarged share base.</p>

<p>This is the group’s first fund-raising exercise since its listing on the Bursa Malaysia ACE Market in January last year.</p>


TT Vision aims to raise RM25m via private placement to fund solar energy venture

<p>Uzma Bhd has secured a contract from Sarawak Shell Bhd (SSB) and Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd (SSPC) to provide integrated production and integrity chemical and associated services.</p>


Uzma unit secures integrated production contract from Shell

<p>Stern action will be taken against retailers, distributors and importers of products with labels discriminating against palm oil, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.</p>

<p>He said those found guilty could be fined up to RM250,000 under the Trade Descriptions (Prohibition of Use of Statement, Expression or Indication) (Oil Palm Product and Palm Oil Goods) Regulations 2022.</p>


Stern action on traders discriminating against palm oil products — Johari

<p>Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given the assurance that salary increase for civil servants starting this December, as announced two days ago, can be implemented through strict financial management.</p>

<p>Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the projected salary adjustment, estimated to cost over RM10 billion from next year onward, is feasible with disciplined financial oversight.</p>


<p>The housing problem that has plagued 245 families involving five estates in Bestari Jaya (formerly Batang Berjuntai) in Hulu Selangor for decades will finally be resolved in the near future.</p>

<p>Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the government will announce good news next week in relation to the estate workers who had been evicted without a home to live in.</p>


Nga: Govt to announce good news on housing issue involving five estates in Bestari Jaya

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (May 3): Yayasan Hasanah, the social impact foundation of sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd, marked a decade of philanthropy this week, reporting the disbursement of RM1.6 billion to date.</p>

<p>Announcing the launch of the 10th edition of The Hasanah Report 2023 on Mon...