KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Improving global sentiment and investor confidence in Malaysia, as well as a moderation in the US dollar, are among the major factors supporting the ringgit, said Deputy Finance Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — The depreciation of the ringgit is more driven by the global phenomena and market influences, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 — The Finance Ministry (MOF) is still waiting for the official report from the authorities about the cause of the fire in the rubbish room that occurred at 2.26 pm yesterday.

SHAH ALAM, Dec 6 — The Selangor government will check with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on the status of the RM4.7 billion allocation to implement flood mitigation projects in the state that was approved by the previous federal government, says Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amiruddin Shari.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia has a strong potential for robust productivity growth, in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan 2021-2025 (12MP) aspiration towards becoming a high-income nation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The government will maintain the electricity tariff for all consumers in the second half of 2022 at the same rate as the first half of 2022.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is monitoring the effects of the increase in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) on the amount of consumer loan repayments.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The move to regulate the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) facility is timely and among the issues that need to be addressed is the amount of credit an individual can take, said economic expert Professor Datuk Dr Shazali Abu Mansor.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The Federal government’s total expenditure stood at RM86.7 billion in the first quarter of 2022 (Q1 2022), according to the Finance Ministry (MOF).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — A total of 31,169 online crime cases were recorded from 2021 until June 30, this year, said the Ministry of Finance.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is looking to table the Fiscal Responsibility Bill at the next Parliament session, scheduled to begin on July 18.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said the ringgit has remained competitive, with inflation in check, despite headwinds from global geopolitical tensions and uncertainties.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Eligible youths aged 18 to 20 and full-time students at local institutions of higher learning (IPT) can register to receive RM150 in the form of e-cash credit under the ePemula programme, starting tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — A total of 12,000 job opportunities from 50 employers will be offered during the JaminKerja Career Carnival 2022 on February 19.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The government has improved the implementation of the Keluarga Malaysia Automotive Aid by allowing flood victims to make a cash claim if their vehicles had been repaired in a workshop that is not registered with the automotive aid programme.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry (MOF) is in discussions to strengthen cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to intensify promotion of the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Tax exemption of up to RM1,000 for individuals who take Covid-19 screening tests including for personal, spouse or children are among the provisions under the Finance Bill 2021.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — The retail price of RON97 petrol will drop three sen from RM3.08 to RM3.05 per litre for the period of November 25 to December 1.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — State governments will receive the distribution of the federal government’s revenue provided there is any increase in the revenue collected, Deputy Finance Minister II Yamani Hafez Musa said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — A total of 1.3 million civil servants of Grade 56 and below will receive a one-off special financial assistance of RM700 as a token of appreciation for their contributions in public service delivery throughout the year.