Malaysia Is Back In Business, Amir Hamzah Tells IMF-World Bank Meetings

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s message at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank Group Annual Meetings here is clear: the country is back in business, backed by political stability, policy clarity and sustained reforms that are strengthening investor confidence amid global uncertainty.

Penang Port Deploys Malaysia’s First Private Dedicated Spectrum 5G Network

BUTTERWORTH, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Penang Port Sdn Bhd (Penang Port) has become Malaysia’s first port to deploy a private 5G network on dedicated spectrum, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation toward becoming a smart port.

Budget 2027 Development Allocation Anchors 13MP Strategy -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The RM83 billion development expenditure allocation under Budget 2027 forms part of Malaysia’s RM430 billion five-year development allocation under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026–2030 to expand productive capacity and drive higher-value economic growth, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Malaysia To Strengthen Standards, Accreditation To Boost Economic Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening standards and accreditation as strategic drivers of economic competitiveness, industry confidence and global market access, according to the Department of Standards Malaysia (JSM).

1,204 MSMEs Have Benefited From As Of Sept 30- MECD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- A total of 1,204 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have benefited from SME Corp Malaysia’s (SME Corp) Industry and Business Support Programme (SINAR) as of Sept 30, according to the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (MECD). 

PENtastic Startup Month To Strengthen Penang’s Startup Ecosystem

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Penang will hold the PENtastic Startup Month 2026 in November, bringing together startup, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation activities under a common platform.

KUSKOP To Empower SMEs Through Global E-commerce Support

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) will strengthen support for Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand into global markets through e-commerce platforms, overseas regulatory guidance and product promotion.

Budget 2027 To Strengthen Rubber Glove Sector’s Resilience, Transformation – MARGMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 aims to strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience, support industrial transformation and enhance workforce development in the rubber glove sector, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Malaysia Targets Fiscal Deficit Below 3 Pct Within Two Years – Amir Hamzah

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to reduce its fiscal deficit to below three per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) within the next two years through fiscal consolidation, targeted subsidy reforms and stronger private-sector participation, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Sarawak Water Project Execution Set To Accelerate -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Water project execution in Sarawak is expected to accelerate due to the streamlined governance structure following the consolidation of the state’s water agencies.

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Industry Must Strike Balance Between Sustainability, Profitability – MPOA

BANGKOK, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry must balance sustainability with long-term profitability and growth, while ensuring that rising compliance costs do not disproportionately burden smallholders, said Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) chief executive officer Roslin Azmy Hassan.

Malaysia’s Semiconductor Exports To US Remain Exempt From Tariffs - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continues to enjoy tariff exemptions for its semiconductor exports to the United States, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister (MITI) Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.