Anticipated Subsidy Cuts and New Taxes
Petrol subsidy cuts, new taxes and wage increases to be focus of Malaysia’s 2025 Budget: Analysts
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will be unveiling his third budget at a time of a resurgent economy and a strong ringgit.
Malaysia eyes more subsidy cuts, new taxes in 2025 budget to boost finances
By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia will likely introduce further subsidy cuts and new taxes as part of its budget for next year, analysts and economists said, as it looks to strengthen its fiscal position amid expectations of falling government revenue.
Malaysia’s Anwar to unveil bold budget with tax hikes and subsidy cuts: analysts
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to table an expansionary budget amid rising confidence in Malaysia's economic outlook Malaysians may have to pay more for everything from sweets and eggs to petrol from next year if subsidies are slashed as expected in Friday's budget,
Q&A with Malaysia’s Second Finance Minister ahead of upcoming Budget
Malaysia's Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan tells CNA’s Melissa Goh what he is optimistic about, ahead of Budget 2025.
Malaysia Must Cut Petrol Subsidy to Meet Budget Aim, World Bank Says
Malaysia will have to unwind blanket state support for its most widely used gasoline by this year for the government to meet its own subsidy spending target, according to the World Bank.
Malaysia Budget to Aim for Delicate Balance Between Growth, Fiscal Consolidation
Malaysia is set to announce its 2025 budget Friday as markets watch to see how the government balances growth, fiscal consolidation, and social issues like rising living costs. The budget comes as the economy sits in a "sweet spot": growth and inflation are steady,
Malaysia's Upcoming Budget: Anticipated Subsidy Cuts and New Taxes
As Malaysia prepares to unveil its 2025 budget, analysts predict significant subsidy cuts and the introduction of new taxes to bolster its fiscal position amid expected declines in government revenue.
Budget 2024: A Focus on support and rationalisation
Malaysia’s Budget 2024 has drawn significant attention for its bold approach to fostering economic resilience, supporting ...
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Budget 2025: Call for government to address labour shortage in automotive, EV technology
EV training programme needs to be strengthened to enhance the skill levels of trainees in light of the rapid advancements in EV technology.
Malaysia Edition: Will Anwar use Budget 2025 to roll out reforms? | PLA ships in Penang stir debate
On Friday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will table Budget 2025. His government has never been more stable, after getting off to a shaky start in November 2022 as an alliance of former bitter rivals.
Buying support for Bursa Malaysia after Dow's record performance
Bursa Malaysia continued to move sideways in the lead-up to Budget 2025 on Friday although there was some buying support ...
Malaysia Bets on Higher Growth, Ringgit to Meet Budget Gap Aim
Malaysia’s faster economic growth and strengthening ringgit is reducing pressure on the government to cut petrol subsidies to ...
A Trader’s Guide to Navigating Malaysia’s 2025 Budget Plan
Malaysia’s consumer and construction stocks are set to benefit as the government seeks to boost wages and sustain economic ...
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6 HR leaders share what's on their wishlist for Malaysia Budget 2025
From incentives for upskilling and reskilling and taxes, to supporting for hybrid work models and employee wellbeing, here’s what some HR professionals are hoping for in the year ahead.