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KANGAR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Uzbekistan reached RM430.20 million (US$108 million) in the first six months of this year, reflecting significant potential for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- National motorcycle manufacturer Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas) is exploring opportunities to enter the Egyptian market by late 2027 or 2028, with plans to position the country as a strategic export hub for its motorcycles across Africa and the Middle East.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The government will continue to focus on prudent fiscal management in Budget 2027 to return benefits to the people and reduce cost-of-living pressures, especially for low-income households, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Egypt will focus on expanding trade and investment cooperation, improving flight connectivity and exploring new areas of economic collaboration at a Joint Commission meeting in the first quarter of next year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should establish a green shipping corridor to accelerate the maritime industry’s transition towards greener operations through closer coordination between the government and industry players, said an expert.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 will continue to strengthen Malaysia’s long-term competitiveness and economic growth while prioritising the people through measures to ease the cost of living, raise wages and widen opportunities, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd.
By Niam Seet Wei
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The increase in individual tax relief, coupled with the one-percentage-point reduction in income tax rates for the middle-income group (M40) proposed in Budget 2027, could provide additional disposable income of up to RM1,600 for roughly five million taxpayers, says KPMG Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) welcomes the increase in its financing fund to RM500 million under Budget 2027, up from RM350 million, to support Bumiputera entrepreneurs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s targeted tax measures are expected to support business competitiveness, encourage domestic investment and strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience amid rising operating costs and global uncertainties, said tax experts.
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.
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.
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2027 totalling RM459.8 billion is aimed at translating resilient economic growth into tangible benefits for the people through better wages, more efficient targeted assistance, stronger fiscal discipline, and aggressive shift towards higher-value industries.
