Sconpo Strengthens Inter-agency Cooperation To Safeguard Malaysia's NPO Sector

LABUAN, Oct 12 (Bernama) --The Sub-Committee on Non-Profit Organisations (SCONPO) is strengthening inter-agency cooperation to enhance governance, safeguard public trust and protect Malaysia’s non-profit organisation (NPO) sector against terrorist financing risks.

Kinergy Secures RM 47.5 Mln Data Centre Electrical Package Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Kinergy Advancement Bhd has secured a RM47.5 million subcontract job from Gamuda Engineering Sdn Bhd for a data centre (DC) electrical package.

EU Backs Malaysia’s Push To Move Up Semiconductor Value Chain Via Global Gateway

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) recognises Malaysia’s ambition to move further up the semiconductor value chain, with its Global Gateway investment initiative and the proposed Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) offering opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between the two sides.

BPMB Entrusted With Over RM7 Bln For Strategic Initiatives Under Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has been entrusted by the government with more than RM7 billion earmarked for strategic initiatives across seven priority sectors under Budget 2027.

GSH Tax Incentives To Boost Johor's Appeal As Regional Business Hub – IIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The enhanced Global Services Hub (GSH) tax incentives under Budget 2027, including the five per cent tax rate on qualifying income for eligible new companies, are expected to strengthen Johor’s appeal as a regional business hub, said Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB).

FBM KLCI Remains Higher At Midday On Bargain Hunting, Budget 2027 Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index stayed higher at midday, supported by selective bargain hunting and optimism surrounding Budget 2027, and in line with the rebound on Wall Street.

Malaysia To Reduce Overdependence On Semiconductors, Diversify Economic Growth Sources

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government will reduce Malaysia’s risk of overdependence on the semiconductor sector by diversifying the electrical and electronics (E&E) value chain and sources of economic growth, as well as by expanding export markets.

Abang Johari Unveils RM14.8 Bln Sarawak Budget For 2027 

KUCHING, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government has unveiled a RM14.84 billion budget for 2027, with the theme ‘Together Building Prosperity and Securing Our Futures’.

Balance Fiscal Constraints With Development -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government must balance fiscal constraints with the need to sustain national development and rakyat protection, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

EPMB, Hebei Shichang To Set Up RM100 Mln Facility To Make Proton Fuel Tanks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Beijing-listed fuel systems company Hebei Shichang Auto Parts Co Ltd to set up a RM100 million manufacturing facility focused on advanced fuel tanks for Proton.

SkyWorld To Benefit From Earnings Growth With Bukit Jalil Project -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is positive about Skyworld Development Bhd’s outlook, driven by major earnings inflection point.

Budget 2027 Tax Relief Could Save Five Million Taxpayers Up To RM1,600 Annually — CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) – Budget 2027’s personal income tax relief measures could provide annual tax savings of up to RM1,600 for approximately five million taxpayers, supporting middle-income consumption, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.