KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today on positive market sentiment following the unveiling of the national budget for 2025 today, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The development allocation for Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion, respectively, making them among the highest in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The National Fund-of-Funds (NFOF) established under Khazanah Nasional Bhd will operate in November with a RM1 billion fund, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an increase in the allocation for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to RM7.8 billion, compared with RM6.8 billion previously.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government will make it compulsory for all foreign workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Almost RM1 billion has been allocated to kickstart the five-season padi planting project within two years, under Phase 1 of the Muda Agricultural Development Authority, covering nearly 11,000ha, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government has allocated RM470 million for financing provided by SME Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank Rakyat and Mara to help female entrepreneurs obtain working capital, purchase assets and grow their businesses.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government has set aside nearly RM550 million to intensify tourism promotion and activities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Almost RM900 million has been allocated for the implementation of 48 ‘Program Residensi Rakyat’ (PRR) and 14 ‘Rumah Mesra Rakyat’ housing schemes under Budget 2025, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government will continue to intensify the development of sports in Malaysia with over RM230 million in allocations via Budget 2025, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government will continue to ensure efficient, affordable and comfortable public transport for all Malaysians, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said when tabling Budget 2025 today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — RM2.8 billion has been set aside to maintain federal roads to reduce crashes caused by unsafe road conditions, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — A new Investment Incentive Framework will be introduced, including a strategic investment fund worth RM1 billion aimed at enhancing the capacity of local talent and encouraging high-value activities to be carried out in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government will continue to promote the use of 5G, especially to encourage its applications in various industries, as Malaysia prepares for its 2025 Asean chairmanship.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government is allocating RM30 million in Budget 2025 to bolster efforts to curb scams as well as enhance cyber security in Malaysia, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Oct 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is steadfast in his decision to forgo his salary, a stance has maintained since he took office in November 2022. He said the 20 per cent pay cut for ministers and political appointees will also remain. “Ministers...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 18 — The Selangor Red Giants’ (SRG) recent win at the e-Sports World Cup received special recognition when Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled Budget 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat today. In his speech, he said the government will allocate RM20...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Oct 18 — The federal government will increase the allocation for Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) and Rahmah Basic Aid (Sara) from next year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM13 billion has been earmarked for the financial aid, the highest so far, from RM10...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 18 — The government has increased the excise duty on sweet drinks by 40 cents per litre as part of its "War on Sugar," effective January 1, 2025. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced this measure during the Budget 2025 tabling in the Dewan...