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An economist reportedly suggested raising the rate to between 60 and 75 per cent. - Photo edited via Canva

A total of 168,967 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) account holders, or 2.6 per cent of the total 6.5 million users, had outstanding balances as at June 30, 2025, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Malaysia’s diplomatic credibility, strengthened under Anwar’s leadership, played a central role in brokering a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after days of deadly conflict. 

In line with public health objectives, tax rates on vape products should be increased relative to cigarettes and heated tobacco sticks. A balanced tax framework can discourage uptake among youth, align with harm reduction goals for smokers and generate revenue for health programs. - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only

In the short term, economist said the tariff will raise the cost of Malaysian exports for non-exempted goods such as furniture, rubber products, palm oil derivatives and machines. - Bernama file photo for illustration purpose only

Early childhood education will be made compulsory at the age of five, while community-based schools for Orang Asli, longhouse residents and rural populations will be expanded, according to the 13MP document released by the Economy Ministry. - Photo by Bernama

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in the Dewan Rakyat today. Photo by Bernama

The selected participants for the KAAR 2025 programme are Lee Mok Yee (fourth from left), a multidisciplinary artist based in Kuala Lumpur and Amar Shahid Salehudin (third from right right) from Terengganu. Khazanah managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir stands centre, in between Lee and Amar. (BERNAMA PHOTO)

The roundtable discussion programme "Creating Resolutions" focused on the topic "Mapping the Journey of National Tax Reform" and featured panelists including Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament Lee Chean Chung, Tax lawyer Nur Hanina Mohd Azham from RDS Partnership (second from right), Indirect Tax Partner at Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd Jalbir Singh Riar, (third from right) and President of the Bumiputra Retailers Organisation Malaysia (BRO) Datuk Syed Naqis Shahabuddin Syed Abdul Jabbar.