KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Budget 2024 reflects an important step forward in prioritising the financial security and prosperity of Malaysia’s ageing population, according to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia hopes to continue attracting quality investments next year, which gives higher economic complexity and are inclusive in terms of growth for the people.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The early incentive payment of RM2,000 to civil servants Grade 56 and below pending a review of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), as announced in Budget 2024, is a recognition of the services of civil servants.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia’s sovereign rating is likely to be status quo for at least the next three to six months, said Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB).

BINTULU, Oct 16 — The Budget 2024 benefits for Sarawak are not limited to the RM5.8 billion development allocation for the state, but also include allocations provided to ministries at the federal level.

By Zareef Muzammil AMPANG JAYA, Oct 16 — A Federal government allocation for slope repairs can help prevent landslide incidents in high-risk areas around Ampang, said its Member of Parliament Rodziah Ismail. She said that based on a study conducted by the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ),...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) described the six initiatives in the 2024 Budget to be implemented by the agency as a reflection of the government’s determination to catalyse the growth of new jobs, thus unravelling the gaps in the social protection net.

KUANTAN, Oct 15 — The increased allocation for the higher education sector in Budget 2024, which has been raised to RM16.3 billion, can intensify efforts in developing the country’s best talents in various fields, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The Malaysia Madani Budget 2024 tabled by the Unity Government last Friday was described by analysts as comprehensive, focusing on the people’s well-being and strategies to drive the country’s economy to a better level.

GUA MUSANG, Oct 15 — The Orang Asli community will enjoy various facilities next year after RM333 million was allocated to the Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa) under Budget 2024 tabled on Friday (October 13).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The allocation of RM1.63 billion under Budget 2024 to build and upgrade village roads can improve the socioeconomic status of residents in rural areas and narrow the poverty gap progressively.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The Electric Motorcycle Usage Incentive Scheme initiative announced in Budget 2024 is expected to increase the demand and usage of electric motorcycles (e-bikes) in Malaysia and is in line with the government’s target to achieve 15 per cent of electric vehicles (EV) for total motorcycle sales by 2030, said the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and loT Institute (MARii).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Malaysia will be able to attract more quality and sustainable investments following the announcement of the Budget 2024 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Medical practitioners lauded the Malaysia Madani Budget 2024 tabled yesterday, noting several good initiatives included in the budget for the health sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The increase in insured monthly salary ceiling from RM5,000 to RM6,000 will come into effect after the amendments to the Employees Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) and the Employment Insurance System (EIS) Act 2017 (Act 800).

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 — The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) will make several announcements regarding the new direction of the Digital Economic Centres (PEDi) during the PEDi Awards Day celebration on November 29.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The rebate initiatives, of up to 15 per cent, for repayment of National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans, proves the government cares about borrowers who diligently make loan repayments, even amidst the current challenging times.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The Malaysia Madani Budget 2024 manifests the government's continued commitment to reduce the cost of living, increase job opportunities and be more competitive, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 — The RM58.7 billion allocation, the largest in Budget 2024, proves education continues to be given priority to ensure the aspiration to build a viable and globally competitive Malaysia Madani will be achieved, said the Ministry of Education (MOE).

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 — The skills improvement and re-skilling initiatives tabled under Budget 2024 will be implemented through the RM1.6 billion allocation for 1.7 million training placements, said the Ministry of Human Resources (KSM).