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Finance Minister assures ringgit will strengthen against US dollar

Finance Minister assures ringgit will strengthen against US dollar

Zafrul expects ringgit to strengthen versu US dollar as economy grows this year.
Zafrul: Subsidies may touch RM71b this year, inflation contained

Zafrul: Subsidies may touch RM71b this year, inflation contained

'Malaysia is lucky to have commodity resources.'
Zafrul told to come clean on Umno membership

Zafrul told to come clean on Umno membership

'He owes it to the people,' says Petaling Jaya MP.
Zafrul's Umno membership 'confirmed' amid GE15 seat hunting rumours

Zafrul's Umno membership 'confirmed' amid GE15 seat hunting rumours

One seat reportedly being staked out by Zafrul is Sungai Besar.
Inflation remains comparatively low - Zafrul

Inflation remains comparatively low - Zafrul

'Malaysia's economy is heading in the right direction,' he says.
Govt seeks to gradually reduce fiscal deficit, rationalise targeted subsidies

Govt seeks to gradually reduce fiscal deficit, rationalise targeted subsidies

Tengku Zafrul also says talk of global recession premature, unwarranted. 
EPF special withdrawal will be credited earlier on April 18

EPF special withdrawal will be credited earlier on April 18

Zafrul says payment will be credited in stages beginning tomorrow.
MySejahtera probe: PAC hears from Zafrul and KJ, needs to call others

MySejahtera probe: PAC hears from Zafrul and KJ, needs to call others

National Security Agency, Mampu and Nacsa will be summoned. 
Warisan MP: Putrajaya 'robbed' Sabah of 40pct revenue rights

Warisan MP: Putrajaya 'robbed' Sabah of 40pct revenue rights

Amendment done without the correct procedure, says Azis.
Don't worry, Zafrul still finance minister, says deputy Shahar

Don't worry, Zafrul still finance minister, says deputy Shahar

PARLIAMENT | The deputy puts to rest rumours that his boss had resigned.
Finance Ministry denies Zafrul submitted resignation

Finance Ministry denies Zafrul submitted resignation

A press statement claiming so has been declared fake. 
Govt sticks with sole 5G network, offers 70pct stake to telcos

Govt sticks with sole 5G network, offers 70pct stake to telcos

UPDATED 5.12PM | This despite calls for second network.
EPF may have to sell overseas assets if fourth round of withdrawals allowed

EPF may have to sell overseas assets if fourth round of withdrawals allowed

PARLIAMENT | Previous withdrawals have led to lower dividends for 2021.

Putrajaya reiterates no public funds involved in DNB's 5G plan

Putrajaya reiterates no public funds involved in DNB's 5G plan

PARLIAMENT | Minister explains DNB will fund it through financial institutions.
Banks can impose restrictions on accounts suspected of misuse - Zafrul

Banks can impose restrictions on accounts suspected of misuse - Zafrul

'Account closure measures are only taken after a thorough assessment.'

Zafrul: Najib is wrong, taxpayers paying interest on 1MDB loans

Zafrul: Najib is wrong, taxpayers paying interest on 1MDB loans

PARLIAMENT | Country has to fork out RM6.5 billion in interest eventually.
Zafrul: Govt has taken responsive, proactive steps in handling crisis

Zafrul: Govt has taken responsive, proactive steps in handling crisis

The vaccination programme is one measure, he says.
I passed report to Muhyiddin as he's NRC chair - Zafrul

I passed report to Muhyiddin as he's NRC chair - Zafrul

He says Muhyiddin needs info to help PM lead country's economic recovery.
Govt maintains 5.5-6.5pct GDP growth forecast for 2022

Govt maintains 5.5-6.5pct GDP growth forecast for 2022

Minister says figure in line with IMF, World Bank projections. 
Anwar slams Zafrul for playing down impact of Genting HK’s demise

Anwar slams Zafrul for playing down impact of Genting HK’s demise

He also alludes to the finance minister’s experience and possible involvement.

'Too pathetic' - Hanipa pours water on Zafrul's Genting explanations

'Too pathetic' - Hanipa pours water on Zafrul's Genting explanations

He claims that such banking practices are hard to believe.

YOURSAY | Asking the wrong question on Genting HK's unsecured loans

YOURSAY | Asking the wrong question on Genting HK's unsecured loans

'Why are banks so generous on granting unsecured loans to big businesses?'

Why didn't Anwar ban local banks from lending to Genting, Zafrul asks

Why didn't Anwar ban local banks from lending to Genting, Zafrul asks

UPDATED 8.32PM | PKR president questioned GLC-banks providing unsecured loans to Genting HK.

Financial Sector Blueprint 2022-2026 to complement 12MP - Zafrul

Financial Sector Blueprint 2022-2026 to complement 12MP - Zafrul

Blueprint critical for sector to navigate future industry challenges, opportunities.