Ringgit expected to continue to strengthen – Ahmad Maslanhttps://www.mof.gov.my/portal/en/news/press-citations/ringgit-expected-to-continue-to-strengthen-ahmad-maslan

19 July 2023 KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) – The ringgit is expected to continue to strengthen based on the latest trend, said Deputy Finance Minister 1 Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. Speaking on Agenda AWANI: The Ringgit Story and the People’s Pockets broadcast on...

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• Author: Saidi
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Ringgit a top performer in region since govt coordination measures implemented – Amir Hamzahhttps://www.mof.gov.my/portal/en/news/press-citations/ringgit-a-top-performer-in-region-since-govt-coordination-measures-implemented-amir-hamzah

19 March 2024 their respective roles and Malaysians are expected to adopt a “Malaysia First” attitude as daily consumers. "Buy Malaysian goods and services, as well as invest in unit trusts and domestic hedge investments," he said, adding that the campaign to travel...

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• Author: Saidi
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Revision to The Expanded Sales Tax and Service Tax Take Into Account Public and Industry Feedbackhttps://www.mof.gov.my/portal/en/news/press-release/revision-to-the-expanded-sales-tax-and-service-tax-take-into-account-public-and-industry-feedback

28 June 2025 Since the announcement on 9 June 2025 regarding the revision of the Sales Tax and Service Tax (SST), the MADANI Government has closely followed feedback received from the rakyat and engaged industry on the proposed expansion of the SST. In addition,...

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Report customs duty evasion and get 10 pct reward – Ahmad Maslanhttps://www.mof.gov.my/portal/en/news/press-citations/report-customs-duty-evasion-and-get-10-pct-reward-ahmad-maslan

19 July 2023 PORT DICKSON, July 19 (Bernama) – The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) is offering a reward of 10 per cent of the value of the seizure to any individual who provides accurate information on the evasion of customs duties and taxes, we well as...

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• Author: Saidi
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Reopening of more economic sectors under MCO 2.0 reduces national losses to RM300 mln a day – Tengku Zafrulhttps://www.mof.gov.my/portal/en/news/press-citations/reopening-of-more-economic-sectors-under-mco-2-0-reduces-national-losses-to-rm300-mln-a-day-tengku-zafrul

01 March 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 – The reopening of more economic sectors under the second phase of the movement control order (MCO 2.0) has succeeded in reducing the country's losses to RM300 million a day compared to RM2.4 billion a day during the MCO 1.0....

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• Author: Noris
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Refined Sugar Or White Sugar Remains Tax-Free Under SST Revision - MOFhttps://www.mof.gov.my/portal/en/news/press-citations/refined-sugar-or-white-sugar-remains-tax-free-under-sst-revision-mof

20 June 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Refined sugar (or commonly known as white sugar) remains tax-free under the revised Sales and Service Tax (SST) that will take effect on July 1, 2025, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The MOF said in a statement...

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• Author: Hadina
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Reduction of corporate tax possible when tax base is broadened and growth stronger – Tengku Zafrulhttps://www.mof.gov.my/portal/en/news/press-citations/reduction-of-corporate-tax-possible-when-tax-base-is-broadened-and-growth-stronger-tengku-zafrul

03 September 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 – Malaysia can’t afford a cut in corporate tax, which is currently at 24 per cent, unless the country’s tax base is broadened and the country maintains a stronger than average growth trajectory, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri...

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• Author: Saidi
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Reappointment of ministers gives continuity to policies – Tengku Zafrulhttps://www.mof.gov.my/portal/en/news/press-citations/reappointment-of-ministers-gives-continuity-to-policies-tengku-zafrul

24 October 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 – The reappointment to lead the same portfolio has to some extent given continuity to the policies that have been carried out over the past 18 months, said Finance Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. According to him,...

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• Author: Natrah
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Realising the potential of a resilient Malaysiahttps://www.mof.gov.my/portal/en/news/press-citations/realising-the-potential-of-a-resilient-malaysia

02 January 2021 TWENTY twenty was truly exceptional. What many envisioned as the year of transformation for Malaysia unfolded into an annus horribilis of economic contraction, exposed systemic issues and the vulnerable made more fragile by the Covid-19 pandemic....

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• Author: Saidi
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Rahmah Cash Aid gives high impact to B40 group and helps stimulate the economy – Ahmad Maslanhttps://www.mof.gov.my/portal/en/news/press-citations/rahmah-cash-aid-gives-high-impact-to-b40-group-and-helps-stimulate-the-economy-ahmad-maslan

27 November 2023 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) – The Rahmah Cash Aid programme (STR) or any cash or non-cash aid programme will have a high impact on the B40 lower-income group that will, in turn, stimulate the economy through their spending activities, said Deputy...

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• Author: Saidi
• Category: Press Citations
• Language: en-GB