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A portrait of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is displayed at the Defence Ministry office in Jakarta on Sept 8, 2025. - (Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP)

The RM100 credit, part of the wider Sara targeted assistance programme, is expected to benefit around 22 million adults, with the government allocating RM2 billion for this rollout. - Photo by Bernama edited in Canva

The Finance Ministry (MOF) has assured that continuous improvements are being made to the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) system to handle rising user traffic, particularly during long weekends and in the lead-up to the Malaysia Day celebrations. Photo by Bernama

The government and JPMorganChase had resolved all matters relating to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), with the American bank set to pay RM1.4 billion (US$330 million) to Malaysia’s Assets Recovery Trust Account, according to the Finance Ministry. Photo: MoF website

An Orang Asli of the Mendriq tribe, Suria Kamarul, 24, from Kuala Lah, shows the status check for the Rahmah Basic Contribution (MySARA) via MyKad recently. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

A total of 8.6 million Malaysians will receive payments of up to RM650 under the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) Phase 3, beginning tomorrow. Photo for illustrative purposes only

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.

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Bernama FILE PIX

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 a written reply on the Parliament website yesterday, the MOF stated, however, that the principles of the HVGT have been incorporated into the revised sales tax structure, with luxury and discretionary items taxed at five or 10 per cent.