KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Food security issues including proposals to increase the stockpile of basic foods, the national rice sufficiency rate (SSR) and the floor price of rice purchases, were among topics raised by MPs during the debate on the Supply Bill (Budget 2025) today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The policy-level debate on the 2025 Supply Bill took centre stage during the second week of the current Dewan Rakyat session, with members of the House raising a wide range of topics and issues.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is providing RM150 million under Budget 2025 for the cleaning and upgrading of drains and ditches, starting today, as part of preparations for the northeast monsoon (MTL).

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 24 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will use its allocation from Budget 2025 to address leakages through monitoring and enforcement activities.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 — The RM600,000 federal allocation under Budget 2025 to boost rural economies in villages and remote areas next year is expected to help residents generate higher incomes. State executive councillor for rural development Datuk Rizam Ismail said the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The allocation of RM50 million under Budget 2025 to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) education is expected to provide opportunities for more local universities to offer AI-focused academic programmes.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The RM675 million allocation to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) under Budget 2025 is set to further enhance the agency’s capabilities in safeguarding the country’s maritime security, says its director-general, Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — A total of RM15.1 million has been allocated in Budget 2025 for the Housing and Local Government Ministry to bolster smart city development across the country.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — Selangor stands to gain significantly from the recently unveiled Budget 2025, particularly in advancing innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), the halal industry and Islamic education.  State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — The Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated), or MBI, has hailed the recently tabled Federal budget as a crucial catalyst for advancing the state’s transformative agenda in digital innovation, sustainability and human capital excellence.  Its chief...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has welcomed the immediate allocation of RM150 million to local authorities, as announced in the Budget 2025 last Friday.  Shah Alam Mayor Dato’ Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim said the funds will be utilised to cover the...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 22 — The increase in the number of Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) halal auditors next year is expected to encourage more entrepreneurs to apply for halal certification. Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) director Datuk Mohd...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Budget 2025 has set aside sizable funds, both fiscal and non-fiscal, towards ensuring the success of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), a part of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The introduction of a two per cent tax on dividend income exceeding RM100,000 for individual shareholders, beginning in the 2025 assessment year, reflects an equitable contribution towards Malaysia’s tax revenue by different segments, said Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Budget 2025 sets a solid foundation to achieve growth of between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent, providing a strong framework for the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as 2025 marks the final year of the 12MP, said rating agency Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) gave positive feedback today on several initiatives announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim under Budget 2025, which was tabled in Parliament on Friday (October 18).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The compulsory coverage of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to non-Malaysian workers is in line with its efforts to ensure that all workers have access to social protection, said its chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — MPs are allowed to debate the full content of Budget 2025, including parts that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim did not read out during the presentation of the document on Friday (October 18), said Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Demand for air transport is expected to increase by an average of 4.3 per cent annually over the next 20 years due to a rebound in the airline industry, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The RM470 million allocation for financing funds aimed at supporting women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) will play a crucial role in assisting women entrepreneurs in securing working capital, acquiring assets, and expanding their business capacity to higher levels.