1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a targeted approach to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by economic pressures, including through loan rescheduling and restructuring, as well as payment deferments.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The federal government will continue to implement the Sales and Service Tax (SST), as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will not be considered due to the ongoing burden of the cost of living.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) today signed a Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) with the MADANI Government, committing to support the passage of the Supply Bill 2027 (Budget 2027).
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Efforts to ease the cost-of-living burden and improve public well-being remain a government priority under Budget 2027, with a focus on raising incomes, strengthening social assistance and providing better-quality essential services.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government is confident that economic growth will exceed 5.0 per cent this year, marking the third consecutive year of growth above 5.0 per cent under the MADANI Government, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The RM1 billion signalled in Budget 2027 for investment in nationwide electronic medical records will create longer-term opportunities for health information technology (IT), interoperability and digital infrastructure, while supporting continued efforts to expand health records.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices are expected to average between US$80 per barrel and US$95 per barrel in 2027, assuming a progressive restoration of West Asian oil exports and a recovery in global supply that outpaces demand growth, analysts said.
2d ago
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Allegations regarding the cancellation or reduction of allocations for the rural road projects (JALB) in Sabah and Sarawak by the MADANI Government need to be examined based on accurate facts and information, said the Sabah PKR Leadership Council chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) plans to introduce the cottage hospital concept by upgrading selected health clinics in rural areas to expand access to healthcare services for local communities.
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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Budget 2027 was formulated to continue promoting Islam, including through specific measures to strengthen pondok religious schools nationwide.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- About 1,600 families in the Lembah Pantai parliamentary constituency here will receive RM150 vouchers in conjunction with Deepavali to help ease their cost of living and cover preparations for the festival.
3d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will look into a proposal to allow maternity leave entitlements to be shared between spouses.