Fourth iteration of Madani budgets aims to restore fiscal resilience, strengthen economic foundations, uplift people's dignity, livelihoods

Debt remains manageable as users generally exhibit good financial discipline, says Lim

Lim Hui Ying says figure is 0.2 pct of nation’s total household dues

Candidates to report for duty in phases starting Oct 2

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) saw its investment income fall by 13 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), recording RM18.31 billion compared to RM20.99 billion in the same period last year.

GEORGE TOWN, July 26 — The Finance Ministry (MOF) has urged the public to be cautious of fraudulent attempts linked to the one-off RM100 cash assistance under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The retail price of RON95 petrol remains unchanged at RM2.05 per litre, while the price of RON97 increases by three sen from RM3.18 to RM3.21 per litre from July 17 to July 23.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has urged the government to expedite its decision-making and communication about the implementation of the new excise tax regulations under the PU(A) 402/2019 - Excise Tax Regulations (Determination of Value of Locally Manufactured Goods for Excise Duty) Regulations.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The retail prices of RON97 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia have been reduced by three sen, now set at RM3.18 and RM2.85 per litre respectively, from July 3 to July 9.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The retail price of RON95 petrol remains unchanged at RM2.05 per litre, while that of RON97 increases by seven sen, from RM3.14 to RM3.21 per litre, from June 26 to July 2.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, June 25 — Three major policy changes are set to come into force starting July 1, as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s fiscal position, promote energy efficiency, and phase out outdated fuel technologies. They are the expansion of the...

GEORGE TOWN, June 21 — Approximately 4.8 million out of 5.4 million recipients of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid have used their MyKad to purchase basic necessities at registered premises nationwide as of this month.

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 — The Government Procurement Bill, scheduled to be tabled in Parliament this year, is expected to strengthen punitive legal action against parties found guilty of offences related to government procurement.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — The retail price of RON97 petrol will increase by seven sen per litre, from RM3.07 to RM3.14, from June 19 to June 25, while that of RON95 remains unchanged at RM2.05 per litre.

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.

GEORGE TOWN, June 8 — The government has postponed the implementation of the e-invoice system after weighing the concerns of business owners, particularly the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

GEORGE TOWN, May 23 — Approximately 293 million e-invoices have been successfully issued as of this month since the system was launched in August 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will conduct four follow-up proceedings starting tomorrow, including on the management of the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system project under the Works Ministry (KKR) and Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), said its chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The retail prices of RON97 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will drop by three sen, to RM3.07 and RM2.77 per litre respectively, from May 15 to May 21.

PUTRAJAYA, May 6 — The public is advised to exercise caution regarding messages involving the 2025 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance circulating on WhatsApp.