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Govt Cuts Pipeline Project Losses To RM3 Bln, Reallocates RM5 Bln To Water Projects -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The government has reduced its losses from the termination of the Multi-Product Pipeline (MPP) and Trans-Sabah Gas Pipeline (TSGP) projects to RM3 billion by reallocating RM5 billion in loans to finance water supply projects in northern Perak and Penang.

14 Official And Trade Missions Abroad Generate RM59.5 Bln In Potential Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) – Fourteen official visits and trade and investment missions led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani were carried out through the country's trade and investment agencies from 2025 to September 2026.

New Manufacturing Investments Must Reduce Reliance On Foreign Workers -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- The government will ensure new investments in the manufacturing sector do not rely on foreign workers or manual labour, in line with efforts to transform the industry toward high value-added activities, automation, and digitalisation, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.

Penang Tables RM1.074 Bln Budget For 2027 With Lowest Deficit Of RM5.62 Mln

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Penang state government today tabled its budget for 2027 amounting to RM1.074 billion, comprising RM1.042 billion for operating expenditure and RM280.17 million for development expenditure.

SSER, CEXIM Sign RM5 Bln Loan Repurposing Agreement For NPWSS Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Suria Strategic Energy Resources Sdn Bhd (SSER), a Minister of Finance Incorporated company, and the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) today signed a loan repurposing agreement valued at RM5 billion to finance the Northern Perak Water Supply Scheme (NPWSS).

Govt Plans To Reform Development Expenditure Allocation Based On States’ Needs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The government plans to reform federal development expenditure by moving away from a historical spending-based approach towards a model that prioritises equity and efficiency to narrow regional productivity gaps.

Govt Increases All State Allocations, Sabah And Sarawak Highest - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The federal government has always prioritised projects proposed by the state governments, including increasing allocations to all states, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Govt Takes Targeted Approach To Assist Affected SMEs - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a targeted approach to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by economic pressures, including through loan rescheduling and restructuring, as well as payment deferments.

41,334 Small Palm Oil Farmers Under TSPKS 2.0 - KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- An estimated 41,334 smallholder oil palm farmers covering 105,172.67 hectares have been identified as being under the Oil Palm Smallholder Replanting Financing Incentive Scheme 2.0 (TSPKS 2.0), according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

Govt Confident 2026 GDP Growth Will Exceed 5 Pct, Strong Economy To Benefit The People - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government is confident that economic growth will exceed 5.0 per cent this year, marking the third consecutive year of growth above 5.0 per cent under the MADANI Government, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

State Sales Tax, Logistics Costs The Main Factors In FFB Purchase Price Differences Between Sabah And Peninsula

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) — The imposition of State Sales Tax (SST) as well as logistics and transportation costs are the main factors behind the difference in the purchase price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) between Sabah and the peninsula, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.

Govt Reviews Power Supply Before Deciding On 24 Data Centre Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The government has yet to decide on 24 new data centre applications as it assesses whether electricity supplies can meet the needs of 117 projects already approved, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.