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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The individual tax relief limit has been increased to RM12,000 from RM9,000, which has not been reviewed since 2010, benefiting the middle-income group (M40), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia have taken 13 key measures in the first eight months of 2026 to enhance the liquidity and efficiency of Malaysia’s capital market.
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and S.Kisho Kumari
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2027, totalling RM459.8 billion, aims to turn resilient economic growth into real gains for the people with better wages, smarter targeted support, stronger fiscal discipline and a bold push towards higher-value industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government has estimated Budget 2027 to be at RM459.8 billion, up 3.6 per cent from the revised 2026 allocation, equivalent to 19.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to expand by a commendable 4.2-5.2 per cent in 2027, from 4.8-5.3 per cent this year, supported by sustained domestic demand, favourable labour market conditions, continued income growth and firm investment activity, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday supported by continued buying in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in the consumer products and services, telecommunications and media, as well as industrial products and services sectors, ahead of the tabling of Budget 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Citi has appointed Michael Zezas as head of research, reinforcing the company’s commitment to investing in a world-class research franchise and delivering differentiated insights to clients globally.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- YYForce Inc (YYForce), an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled workforce management platform and integrated facility management (IFM) provider, has announced the commercial expansion of 24iFM through its Services Marketplace and Lifestyle advertising capabilities.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is strengthening its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), as well as engineering and supply chain operations through seven strategic partnerships with global aviation, engineering, technology and logistics companies.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday ahead of the tabling of Budget 2027 today, with investors monitoring measures to support strategic industries and household spending.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, remaining under selling pressure ahead of Budget 2027 announcement tomorrow, as a renewed surge in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia further dampened risk sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s minimum wage could be raised to RM1,900-RM2,000 but should be introduced gradually and tailored to different sectors and states to ease pressure on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an economist said.
