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'Diesel subsidy rationalisation to save govt up to RM7.5b a year'

'Diesel subsidy rationalisation to save govt up to RM7.5b a year'

Second finance minister says at this juncture, RM600m a month being saved.
BNM to reveal interim measures on rising insurance premiums next week

BNM to reveal interim measures on rising insurance premiums next week

Minister says tackling issue requires involvement of all stakeholders.
Govt to simplify cross-border approvals to enable efficient fund flows

Govt to simplify cross-border approvals to enable efficient fund flows

This is to ensure Malaysia remains competitive in attracting foreign venture capital - Amir.
'Khazanah will continue with venture capital investments'

'Khazanah will continue with venture capital investments'

PARLIAMENT | Minister tells Dewan that investments like FashionValet are high risk, high reward.
RM12.8b in unclaimed money still awaiting owners - finance minister II

RM12.8b in unclaimed money still awaiting owners - finance minister II

This is out of an initial RM17b, some of which have been claimed.
Govt only borrows to fund fiscal deficit, maturing debt - minister

Govt only borrows to fund fiscal deficit, maturing debt - minister

Amir says govt has curbed increase of net loans, reduced debt growth.
Minister: Govt initiatives driving economic growth, strengthening ringgit

Minister: Govt initiatives driving economic growth, strengthening ringgit

Investors’ optimism is also strong – Amir Hamzah.
Ringgit expected to remain strong, driven by economic growth - minister

Ringgit expected to remain strong, driven by economic growth - minister

Increasing demand will help stabilise local note, Amir Hamzah says.
National fraud portal launched today

National fraud portal launched today

It aims to detect, verify and track fraudulent activities reported to NSRC.
New civil servants won't lose out if EPF replaces pensions - minister

New civil servants won't lose out if EPF replaces pensions - minister

Proposal for new hires only, final decision by year-end, says Amir Hamzah.
'Policy to improve fiscal position, economy framework draws investments'

'Policy to improve fiscal position, economy framework draws investments'

Amir Hamzah says this is reflected in 5.9pct GDP growth.
Country's economy 'on right track' amid global stock market fall, says minister

Country's economy 'on right track' amid global stock market fall, says minister

Amir points out 'real economy' is what matters.
'Stop speculating on RON95 subsidy, Economy Ministry still fine-tuning it'

'Stop speculating on RON95 subsidy, Economy Ministry still fine-tuning it'

Give us time to settle down first, second finance minister says.
Govt to implement VOP mechanism to lighten burden of contractors

Govt to implement VOP mechanism to lighten burden of contractors

This is to help ensure projects are completed on time - Amir.
GIP willing to relinquish MAHB stakes in a short time - minister

GIP willing to relinquish MAHB stakes in a short time - minister

GIP has expertise to boost airports' competitiveness, says Amir Hamzah.
Govt firm in disallowing Israeli firms from operating in M’sia

Govt firm in disallowing Israeli firms from operating in M’sia

We remain committed to the Palestinian struggle, Amir Hamzah says.
Diesel subsidy rationalisation having positive impact - minister

Diesel subsidy rationalisation having positive impact - minister

This is based on the trend of increasing commercial diesel sales, says Amir Hamzah.
100,000 Budi Madani applications approved to date

100,000 Budi Madani applications approved to date

Amir urges eligible Malaysians to promptly register for June's cash aid payment.
Priority on diesel rationalisation before RON95: MOF

Priority on diesel rationalisation before RON95: MOF

UPDATED 5.30PM | Current method best approach for now, says Amir.
RM200 enough to offset higher diesel price for most users - MOF

RM200 enough to offset higher diesel price for most users - MOF

UPDATED 7.29PM | Amount set based on Statistics Department data, says minister.
Ministry to probe US sanctions on local semiconductor firm

Ministry to probe US sanctions on local semiconductor firm

Better for Miti to find out if it actually happened, minister says.
Targeted diesel subsidy: RM4b estimated savings to free up fiscal space

Targeted diesel subsidy: RM4b estimated savings to free up fiscal space

This can increase the quality of various important services, says minister.
Targeted subsidies: Govt to ensure right execution mechanism first, says minister

Targeted subsidies: Govt to ensure right execution mechanism first, says minister

Govt is finetuning the mechanism, says Amir Hamzah.
Country facing serious subsidised diesel leakages - minister

Country facing serious subsidised diesel leakages - minister

Ineligible parties may be still enjoying the subsidy, says Amir Hamzah.