The Minister of Finance has predicted a GDP growth rate of 4.5% this year and 4.7% in 2026.

Ericah Shafudah said the strong growth is a result of activities in the mining sector, as uranium and gold prices remain broadly favourable.

The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has announced that its beneficiaries will receive their tax relief refunds on November 28, in line with the recently enacted Income Tax Amendment Act.