KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The tabling of the 2024 Budget will be the highlight of the third meeting of the second term of the 15th Parliament when the Dewan Rakyat session begins tomorrow until Nov 30.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are hoping that the government can guide them to better understand environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices in the business sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) does not expect tax cuts for individuals or corporates, but more details on the luxury goods tax (LGT) and the mechanism for capital gains tax in the upcoming Budget 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The ringgit is expected to stay soft next week, with a possible range of around RM4.71 to RM4.73.

BANGI, Oct 5 — The Budget 2024 tabled in Parliament on October 13 should prioritise addressing the rising cost of living.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 5 — Selangor is striving to be the number one state in Southeast Asia in building a dignified and resilient economy, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. To achieve this, he stressed the need for the state government to look beyond just its...

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 4 — The decision on whether or not the discount on the repayment of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) study loan will be continued in the 2024 Budget depends on the approval of the Finance Ministry, according to Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry is proposing an incentive for electric vehicle (EV) purchases, specifically for e-motorcycles, to be introduced under Budget 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The government will focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Budget 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister II Steven Sim Chee Keong.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Malaysia expects to save at least US$1 billion to US$2 billion a year from a shift to a targeted subsidy system in a bid to narrow its fiscal deficit, Bloomberg reported, citing Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Cooperation between the public and private sectors through a public-private partnership (PPP) needs to be the main mechanism in the financing and implementation of infrastructure projects in Malaysia under Budget 2024.

GENTING HIGHLANDS, Oct 3 — The education digitalisation agenda in the national education system will be among the focus of Budget 2024, which will be tabled on October 13, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

BERA, Oct 3 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has outlined the importance of asset capability and welfare of enforcement officers and personnel as its priority in Budget 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The government needs to focus specifically on improving teaching and learning facilities and infrastructure in schools to ensure the education digitalisation agenda in the national education system can be fully achieved next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Budget 2024, scheduled to be tabled on October 13, will likely focus on fiscal tightening with an emphasis on funds reprioritised to households and sectors most needy, said CGS-CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The government will ensure electric vehicle (EV) ownership is available to all income groups via targeted subsidies and financial assistance, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd has recommended broader tax breaks and incentives for local and foreign investors in Budget 2024 to boost Malaysia’s capital market attractiveness.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The Budget 2024 deficit is expected to be between 4.0 to 4.3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), in line with fiscal consolidation targets of the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review (12MP MTR) and the Madani Economy, said Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB).

HANGZHOU, Oct 1 — The Malaysian contingent to the Asian Games is confident of achieving the target of 27 medals here, with eight days of competition remaining before the closing ceremony on October 8.

KUCHING, Oct 1 — The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Kuskop) is hoping for a higher budget allocation in 2024 to continue supporting entrepreneurs nationwide.