Household debt rises by 4% to RM1.27 trillion, making up 87.5% of GDP
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 6): The overall household debt increased by 4% to RM1.
As Budget 2021 looms...
With the announcement in less than two hours away, the sights are trained on Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's maiden Budget and perhaps the most crucial one in Malaysia's history - unveiled in the midst of an unprecedented and resurging Covid-19 outbreak that has battered the economy and the livelihoods of Malaysians.
Only 80 MPs allowed into Dewan Rakyat for sitting, including tabling of Budget 2021 tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 5): Only 80 out of 222 Members of Parliament (MPs) will be allowed to enter the Dewan Rakyat for sittings, including the tabling of Budget 2021 tomorrow evening, said its speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun.
Budget 2021: Waive RPGT on all properties below RM10m — PEPS
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 4): The Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia (PEPS) has proposed that the government waive the real property gains tax (RPGT) across all property sectors involving transactions of less than RM10 million in 2021 to stimulate the property market.
Ageson expects its strong earnings momentum to continue into FY21
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): Ageson Bhd is confident of achieving even higher earnings for the current financial year ending June 30, 2021 (FY21) after posting a record-high net profit in FY20.
Some health districts in KL, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sarawak and Labuan join list of Covid-19 red zones
(This story has been updated with the full list of red zones.
Covid-19 spread among prisons under control as lower daily cases recorded — Prison Department
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): The Malaysian Prison Department today said Covid-19 transmissions among prisons are under control, thanks to strategies such as lockdowns and quarantining of inmates and remanded individuals that have helped reduce daily Covid-19 cases.
BNM maintains OPR at 1.75% at final monetary policy meeting for 2020
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 1.
PM urges MPs to put aside political differences, ensure Budget 2021 is passed
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 31): Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to set aside their political differences and ensure Budget 2021, set to be tabled on Nov 6, is passed, saying the well-being of Malaysians should be put first in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Follow King’s advice and hold urgent talks with us on Budget 2021, PH tells Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): Pakatan Harapan wants Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to hold urgent discussions with the Opposition on Budget 2021 before tabling it in Parliament, to achieve the objectives laid out by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
