MOF says system familiar to industry, businesses, public, gives administration quicker returns

Govt borrowing used prudently, focusing on financing strategic development projects, says MOF

Other topics up for debate are low padi yields and aging farmers, and the need for new laws for bullying

Scope's mitigation measures aim to ensure tax burden is distributed fairly, borne by parties able to do so, says MOF

Upcoming 2026 Selangor Budget to look at strengthening informal caregivers' training, encouraging private investment in sector, says Anfaal

Demand for landed homes buoyant, while high-rise developments sluggish, says FD Iskandar

Nation's structural reforms continues solidly, external shocks can be weathered more effectively

Govt moves to stabilise prices of essential food items including chicken, eggs, meat

Under expansion, selected discretionary items subject to sales tax rates of five, 10 pct, says Lim

Earlier pre-emptive OPR reduction in July expected to provide additional lift to growth for 2025, into 2026, says BNM Governor

Deputy minister says still too early to assess full effect of expanded tax scope

Aside from being a vital revenue source, the tax will also raise the demand for local produce — MOF

New figures come after considering upcoming reduction in RON95 retail prices, SST expansion's limited inflationary impact

SST also covers 70 per cent of the economic services compared to GST’s 76 per cent, says MOF

Govt has no plans to introduce new taxes, will instead focus on improving Sales and Service Tax

Exclusion of service duties implemented to maintain Malaysia’s competitiveness in industry

Growth has upside potential of up to 4.4 per cent, recent cut in US reciprocal tariffs, others may provide short-term relief

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The government's plan to reduce the price of RON95 petrol is widely seen as a positive step to ease living costs and support private consumption amid global economic uncertainties, said investment banks.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that every policy implemented by the government must benefit the people and not burden the majority, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry’s (KPDN) Kuala Lumpur branch has issued 47 notices to traders over price adjustments following the increase in the Sales and Service Tax (SST) rate from six to eight per cent.