Kuala lumpur: The announcement to expedite the construction of Sultanah Aminah Hospital 2 (HSA2) in Budget 2026 has been welcomed in Johor as a demonstration of the federal government’s firm commitment to strengthening state healthcare services. State Health and Environment
Kuala lumpur: Budget 2026 balances fiscal consolidation with fairness and competitiveness, according to Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) members. ‘From subsidy rationalisation and tax reform to small and medium enterprise (SME) incentives and governance, Malaysia’s fiscal
Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has put forward a proposal to extend a tax deduction amounting to RM1.5 million specifically for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating within the energy and utilities sectors. This initiative is aimed
Kuala lumpur: Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for 2026 is between 4.0 and 4.5 percent, taking into account the slightly slower global economic environment, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. However, he said Malaysia is
Kuala lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s initiative to introduce ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status in the 2026 Budget underscores a significant effort to enhance regional integration, reinforcing Malaysia’s role as the ‘gateway to ASEAN’. Tan Sri Nazir Razak,
Kuala lumpur: The design of the base medical and health insurance/takaful product, which is being introduced as part of the Budget 2026 agenda, is expected to be finalised by end-2025 with a view to launch in 2027, said Bank Negara
