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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) has developed a 10-year strategic plan to improve train service frequency and reliability, aiming to encourage more Malaysians to switch from private vehicles to public transport.
By Nurrul Huda Ahmad Lutfi
KANGAR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The development of the NCER Agribio Economic Zone (NAEZ) in Chuping, near Padang Besar, is a strategic long-term investment that will support Malaysia’s food security agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Shuangliu District in Chengdu, Sichuan province, is hosting the 2026 ITF World Tennis Tour Junior Finals from Oct 21 to 25, as the district uses its status as an aviation hub to attract international events and investment.
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock
BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is stepping up efforts to achieve its US$30 billion bilateral trade target with Thailand in 2027 through improved border infrastructure, cross-border financing and trade facilitation measures under Budget 2027, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The government has settled tax overpayment refunds amounting to RM17.15 billion, involving 3.23 million taxpayer cases, for the period up to Sept 30, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd said its wholly owned subsidiary, Sime Darby Holdings Bhd (SDHB), will appeal against tax assessments totalling RM150.18 million, including penalties, issued by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) for the years of assessment 2017 to 2023.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government has yet to designate any location in Sabah as a living laboratory for the Low-Altitude Economy, as a comprehensive assessment is still required.
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to strengthen the Northern Region’s position as a national hub for economic growth, technology and industrial development through an emphasis on high-value investments, the semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence (AI) and talent development.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has appointed Datuk Seri Dr Zukri Samat as its new chairman, effective Oct 12, 2026, succeeding Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Outstanding loan arrears owed to the federal government totalled RM8.084 billion as at Dec 31, 2025, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
By Yeoh Cheng Guan
Partner, Indirect Tax, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- As Budget 2027 approaches, discussions on Malaysia’s indirect tax landscape are once again taking centre stage.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- More than 268,000 taxpayers have submitted 1.99 billion e-invoices as at Oct 1, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) said.
