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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government aims to draft new legislation or amend related laws to address rent-seeking, or “Alibaba” practices, and will aim to table the bill in Parliament in 2027, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s RM15 billion investment to strengthen the national electricity grid, together with the extension of green technology tax incentives until 2030, reinforces the importance of aligning digital infrastructure expansion with long-term energy readiness and sustainability.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) industry is well-positioned for its next phase of growth and must continue building scale, accelerating innovation and developing differentiated capabilities to compete more effectively on the regional and global stage, according to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).
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) -- Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (JTGroup) said its business operations remain on track, and emphasised that there has been no material change to its business operations or ongoing project execution arising from the recent market volatility.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- HIS TIZA Pahang Sdn Bhd (HTP) is acquiring a 30 per cent stake in Pahang-based plantation group Mentiga Corporation Bhd for RM21 million in cash from its largest shareholder, Amanah Saham Pahang Bhd (ASPA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to strengthen efforts to stabilise the prices of essential goods to address concerns over rising living costs following the implementation of the RM2,000 minimum wage effective June 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Higher wages under Budget 2027 will require productivity gains, business investment and technology adoption to sustain competitiveness and create better jobs, according to CIMB Treasury and Markets Research.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The effectiveness of implementing Budget 2027 depends on how promptly the government disburses aid and how well the federal government, state governments and local authorities coordinate their efforts to reduce the bureaucratic burden on businesses, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 will provide long-term confidence for investors, strengthen the industrial ecosystem, and ensure that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the local workforce widely share the economic benefits, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
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.
