KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Malaysia is committed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and prioritising citizens’ well-being, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The ringgit ended easier against the United States (US) dollar on the second trading day of the week as the market closely watched the development of US politics and, ultimately, the direction of US rate cuts and US tariffs on China.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The government is considering legal action against contractors who fail to complete telecommunication tower projects under the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The government aims to introduce alternative private financing to ensure the financial sustainability of water sector programmes, thereby reducing dependence on government expenditure and strengthening resilience, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Digital transformation is essential for small and medium enterprises (SMES) to offset the increased costs from the hike in the service tax, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has collected RM512.6 million out of the total assessment of RM1.29 billion during the duration of the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) 2.0, from June 6, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Malaysia hopes the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa) can be finalised during its chairmanship next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The ringgit staged a rebound this morning, opening higher against the United States dollar as the prospect of a rate cut remained, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Cumulative energy savings during the implementation of the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) to date is 39,382GWh, equivalent to RM10.5 billion, said the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (Petra).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The takeover offer for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is to be finalised in the third quarter, and needs to be approved by at least 90 per cent of MAHB’s existing shareholders, the Finance Ministry said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the implementation of a more effective, organised, and systematic energy transition and green investment is needed to elevate Malaysia’s image, reputation, and attractiveness as a preferred green investment destination.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Malaysia’s confirmation of its involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), among the first in Asean to do so, has further cemented its economic partnership with China, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Malaysia and Uzbekistan have agreed to expedite collaborative efforts in various fields, including trade, investment, energy, tourism and education, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Malaysia’s halal industry is poised to export its halal certification services to countries that have requested support, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The government does not plan to reinforce the oil palm replanting programme via grants for now, the Plantation and Commodities Ministry said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar today on mild profit-taking.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The ringgit is poised to trend higher next week to 4.65 against the US dollar, supported by positive economic indicators.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction Co Ltd (CCCC) will share costs for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) operation and exchange technical knowhow and expertise as previously agreed.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The credit exposure, or total outstanding balance, of the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry stood at RM1.42 billion in the first quarter, an increase of 34 per cent from the end of 2023.

PUTRAJAYA, July 12 — Budget 2025, the third under the Unity Government, will be tabled in Parliament on October 18, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.