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Malaysia's F1 Ambition Requires More Than A Place On The Calendar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- On qualifying day at the Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 9, I took the MRT for one stop from Nicoll Highway to Promenade to reach Gate 2, shortening my journey to the Porsche ARbox Carrera Cup Asia support paddock to meet Malaysian driver Naquib Azlan.

Budget 2027 Addresses Urban Household Pressures -- SEAFIC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) – Budget 2027 addresses the pressures faced by urban households, including the squeezed middle and lower-income groups, through measures covering wages, housing, social protection and food affordability, according to the Southeast Asian Futures Initiative Centre (SEAFIC).

Budget 2027 Measures Expected To Support Homeownership, Property Market Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The stamp duty exemptions for the rehabilitation of abandoned housing projects will help facilitate project revival and provide much-needed relief to affected purchasers, said Real Estate And Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (REHDA).

TNB’s Distribution Automation At 44 Pct, Covering 39,400 Substations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Digitalisation is part of Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) wider effort to strengthen Malaysia’s electricity network, with Distribution Automation now standing at 44 per cent, covering approximately 39,400 substations, while Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployment has reached 6.1 million.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday Tracking Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday in tandem with positive momentum across regional markets.

Budget 2027 Expected To Prioritise Homeownership, Affordable Housing — Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to prioritise homeownership and affordable housing, with the government likely to focus on existing housing policies rather than introducing major reforms, according to Apex Securities.

Budget 2027: PIAM Calls For Tax Relief, Digital Grants To Close Insurance Protection Gaps

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has called on the government to provide tax relief for critical coverage such as business interruption insurance to improve the affordability and accessibility of insurance protection.

Higher LPPSA Financing Ceiling Seen Supporting Homeownership, Property Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The increase in the Public Sector Home Financing Board’s (LPPSA) maximum housing financing ceiling to RM1 million is expected to strengthen homeownership among civil servants and support demand in the residential property market, property experts said.

Bursa Malaysia Flat At Midday Amid Cautious Trading, Mild Selling

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was flat at midday amid mild selling pressure as investors remained cautious, weighing prospects for United States (US)-Iran diplomatic talks against elevated oil prices and bond yields, alongside a hawkish US Federal Reserve, an analyst said.

Budget 2027: MAA Proposes Personal Income Tax Rebate To Boost xEV Adoption, Vehicle Scrapping

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is proposing that the government provide a personal income tax rebate for the purchase of electrified vehicles (xEVs) and voluntarily scrapping of old vehicles in the 2027 Budget.

TNB Navigates Rising Generation Costs Under Regulated Power Framework

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) role at the centre of Peninsular Malaysia's electricity system extends beyond that of a conventional profit-driven business, with tariffs, expenditure and returns governed by a regulated framework while the utility firm maintains critical power infrastructure.

Scaling Clean Power Depends On The Readiness Of The Wider Energy System To Support IT - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- As demand from customers and industries continues to grow, cleaner generation must progress alongside a smarter and more efficient grid, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) Chief Strategy and Ventures Officer Ir Dr Mohd Fadzil Mohd Siam said.