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The recent announcement of a 2% tax on dividend income exceeding RM100,000 annually, introduced as part of Malaysia’s Budget 2025, has sparked concern among SME owners and investors alike. Coming into effect on January 1, 2025, this policy is a

The announcement in Malaysia's 2025 Budget of the impending implementation of the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) from January 1, 2025, is a clear signal of the nation aligning with a new global tax structure. The GMT mandates that multinational companies

As Malaysia faces persistent challenges such as widening income inequality, the rising cost of living, and increasing global uncertainties, the need for effective solutions has never been more pressing. The upcoming National Budget 2025, set to be unveiled on 18

As Malaysia gears up for its highly anticipated 2025 Budget announcement on October 18, one key area that warrants significant attention is the quality of the nation's roads. Despite ongoing infrastructure development projects and ambitious plans to modernize public transportation, Malaysia’s

PMX will present Budget 2025 this Friday, and the cost of living should be in the spotlight. Malaysia is a country where low cost of living has been a long-standing government priority. This has led to decades’ worth of price

In recent years, a quiet but significant shift has taken place within the global financial landscape. Central banks across emerging markets, particularly in Asia, have been stocking up on gold reserves, pushing up demand for the precious metal. This phenomenon,

This symposium will explore the crucial role of the Malaysian Chinese community in the country's independence process from the past, present, and future perspectives. It will also share findings from research conducted at the UK National Archives and expert insights,

Formal large-scale conversations on Malaysia-Thailand Special Economic Zone (SEZ) took place in late 2023 when Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thailand counterpart (now former Prime Minister) Srettha Thavisin with an announcement that both countries agreed to

Malaysia’s household debt to GDP level was 65.6% in March 2024, which is the highest in Southeast Asia. Bankruptcy cases have also reached a stage that warrants policy review of the current economic conditions and loan structure that may lead debtors

The N29 Mahkota by-election provides valuable insights into the evolving political dynamics in Johor and Malaysia as a whole. As the results come in, it is clear that this by-election is not just a reflection of support for individual candidates

In recent weeks, the Malaysian Ringgit (RM) has shown remarkable strength, breaking significant psychological barriers and trading at multi-year highs against the US Dollar (USD) and other major currencies. This upward movement is driven primarily by a complex interplay of

In the evolving landscape of global geopolitics, Malaysia's decision to deepen its ties with Russia offers significant opportunities that go beyond traditional economic partnerships. This move reflects Malaysia's strategic shift toward diversifying its economic and geopolitical relationships, particularly within the context of the