IPOH, Dec 27 — Approximately 6,611 projects involving local governments with a combined allocation of RM993.73 million were completed across the country this year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Nov 18 — The Federal government has allocated RM512 million for the second phase of the Sungai Langat flood mitigation plan (RTB), which is expected to commence next year, said state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hashim. During...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 29 — Approximately 900 out of 1,024 hardcore poor families in the state have successfully moved out of that category from July to the middle of this month, said state executive councillor of human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu. He said...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — A total of RM86.3 million out of the RM100 million allocation has been disbursed to ministries and agencies involved in the implementation of the Madani Adopted Village programme so far, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Malaysia’s property market is poised to remain stable in 2024, followed by sustained growth in the next three years, bolstered by various initiatives of the Madani government under Budget 2024, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), with the support of the Digital Ministry and the Finance Ministry, recently introduced an innovative tax incentive scheme for Malaysia Digital (MD) companies.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Malaysia’s latest tax reforms, outlined in the Budget 2024 to stimulate domestic startups, drive clean energy investment, and modernise tax administration, are set to benefit innovative startup businesses, green technology sectors, and service-oriented companies.

CYBERJAYA, May 18 — Approximately 987 out of 253,822 infants screened under the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) programme nationwide in 2023 were diagnosed with hearing problems, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has maintained its forecast that Malaysia’s fiscal deficit will narrow to 4.3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) this year from 5.0 per cent in 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Federal government’s 2024 revenue is projected to increase to RM312.159 billion after taking into account Budget 2024 tax measures, contributed by higher tax revenue collection and better economic growth.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — During last year’s tabling of Budget 2024, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a 10 to 15 per cent discount on National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan repayments from October 14, 2023, to March 31 this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The government has always taken a cautious approach to reforming the national tax system, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

JASIN, March 11 — The Early Schooling Aid (BAP), involving an allocation of more than RM67 million, will be disbursed to 8,903 schools nationwide beginning this week for a total of 447,982 Year One students.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The government is expected to collect RM3.45 billion in additional revenue from expanding the service tax's scope and increasing the service tax from six per cent to eight per cent, said the Finance Ministry.

KAJANG, March 6 — Malaysia’s property market recorded over 399,000 transactions worth nearly RM200 billion in 2023, a 2.5 per cent increase in terms of the number of transactions and a 9.9 per cent growth in terms of value compared to 2022.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 23 — The early RM2,000 and RM1,000 incentive payments to civil servants and government retirees have brought relief to these groups, especially with the holy month of Ramadan approaching.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 20 — The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDN) is ready to investigate if there is evidence of cartel activities in the country's rice industry, said its minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 — The RM2,000 Early Incentive Payment to all civil servants Grade 56 and below, including contract appointees, and RM1,000 to those in the Jawatan Utama Sektor Awam will be disbursed on February 23.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — The government’s maximum matching incentive limit for the i-Saraan programme has been raised from RM300 to RM500 per year, effective January 1, 2024, said the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — The Interim Report 1 on the Review of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) was submitted to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday, said the Public Service Department (PSD).