KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan to testify regarding the sale of shares and privatisation of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The expansion of the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) can control the cascading effect on all goods because it is implemented in a targeted manner and not comprehensively, which will burden the people, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

PUTRAJAYA, June 27 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan will perform the duties and functions of economy minister, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The government is considering introducing a basic insurance scheme to help reduce the impact of rising medical costs, which has become a growing concern among the public, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East present a short-term impact on Malaysia, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said discussions between Malaysia and the United States on the imposition of US unilateral tariffs went smoothly.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The government will prioritise the rationalisation of RON95 petrol subsidy this year before introducing a carbon tax in 2026, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

PUTRAJAYA, June 9 — The government will implement a revision of the Sales Tax rates and an expansion of the Service Tax’s scope, effective from July 1, 2025, to strengthen the country’s fiscal position by increasing revenue and broadening the tax base.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) takes a measured approach in managing the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), describing it as a powerful policy instrument that should be used only when circumstances warrant it.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with the United States (US), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — As Malaysia’s growth forecast is being revised downward in reflection of a broader global trend, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan is emphasising the importance of not being overly fixated on growth figures.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) concluded yesterday, with the grouping endorsing Malaysia’s Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) against a backdrop of debilitating tariffs imposed on member states, but it prodded members to further reaffirm their commitment to deepening financial integration and reinforcing regional economic resilience.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The Asean Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Action Plan (2025-2028) will catapult Asean’s role as the global standard in governance and sustainable development, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Asean, which has faced a series of global uncertainties, has emerged from a quiet corner of the global economy to become central to it, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Malaysia met with representatives from the European Union-Asean Business Council (ABC) and the United States-ABC yesterday regarding new initiatives that could be promoted to enhance trade, not only in Malaysia but also among Asean member countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Asean must be proactive in crafting strategies that are not only responsive to current challenges but also forward-thinking, setting the stage for long-term prosperity.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The development of the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Phillippines (BIMP), and the East Asean Growth Area (EAGA) will not only benefit Sabah and Sarawak but contribute towards reinforcing Southeast Asia's economy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Asean's semiconductor market has the potential to exceed US$52 billion (RM233.4 billion) by 2032 by moving up the value chain, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has called on Asean to look beyond the region and engage new and existing markets to navigate global economic shifts. While reaffirming the bloc’s commitment to open trade and regional cooperation, he...

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 — Malaysia is well-positioned to face any economic crisis following fears that the United States’ sweeping tariffs on 168 countries, including Malaysia, will start a global trade war.