KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) – A proposal to allocate a portion of existing technology and semiconductor funds to Malaysian technology companies via the Penang Technology Financial Centre (PTFC) — thereby supporting Penang's development as the nation's technology financial hub — was among the points raised at the policy-level debate on the Supply (Budget) Bill 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat today.
IPOH, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Perak has contributed RM12.29 billion, or 0.5 per cent, to Malaysia’s total trade in the first eight months of this year (8M 2026), an increase of 7.6 per cent compared with 8M 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Global lighting company Signify is stepping up its online presence and distribution efforts in Malaysia to drive the adoption of connected lighting solutions as it sees significant growth potential in the country's consumer segment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has climbed 11 places to rank 44th out of 117 global financial centres in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Levoit Singapore has secured an SG$18,000 donation for its “Home for Paws, Air for All” campaign, marking the conclusion of a three-month campaign, which ran from April to June 2026. (SG$1=RM3.18)
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The new E-Commerce Bill, to be tabled in the next parliamentary sitting, can offer an opportunity to strengthen consistent standards across the industry, according to Lazada Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2027 reinforces Malaysia’s ambition to build a more productive and resilient economy while ensuring that progress delivers meaningful benefits to businesses and households, according to Hong Leong Bank (HLB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government has committed RM50 million to the National Strategic Investment Fund, joining Khazanah Nasional Bhd and the Penang government in a RM150 million initiative to accelerate the growth of Malaysian semiconductor and advanced technology companies.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2027 announcement to raise government procurement thresholds for Bumiputera contractors in Grades G1 to G4 is an important step towards expanding their participation in the national economic value chain.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Grab aims to increase the earnings of e-hailing drivers and p-hailing delivery partners from 2027 without affecting passenger fares under a proposed minimum earnings framework.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 reflects the government's commitment to supporting economic growth while advancing fiscal consolidation, Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Implementation lags between approved investments and their physical execution pose a structural risk to Malaysia’s economic growth, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said.
