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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) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd’s share price rose on expectations that higher allocations for Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) and Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) under Budget 2027 could boost consumer spending at value retailers.
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) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade recorded sales of RM173 billion in August 2026, an increase of 10.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).
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.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Friday, with markets remaining cautious as they continued to assess the fiscal outlook ahead of the tabling of Budget 2027.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, supported by expectations that Malaysia may propose a temporary waiver of export duties in Budget 2027.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher on Thursday against most ASEAN currencies, but lower against the US dollar amid a renewed surge in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, an analyst said.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher on Thursday against most ASEAN currencies, but lower against the US dollar amid a renewed surge in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, an analyst said.
By Iskandar Shah Mohamed
KLANG, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- GM Klang is strengthening its business ecosystem with the opening of Porcelain Inn Sdn Bhd (PISB), Klang Valley's largest outlet specialising in wedding supplies and home decor.
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 has highlighted the need to strengthen regional cooperation to ensure a stable and affordable energy supply, alongside efforts to accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy.
