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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government’s debt-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio increased by 0.7 percentage points to 65.2 per cent in 2025, from 64.5 per cent in 2024, according to the National Audit Department (JAN).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The government has managed to reduce its subsidy expenditure by 40.1 per cent to RM23.43 billion in 2025 from RM39.10 billion in 2024, supported by the decline in crude oil prices and the implementation of the targeted diesel and petrol subsidy reforms.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday in tandem with positive momentum across regional markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying on Bursa Malaysia to two consecutive weeks by recording net inflows of RM352.4 million last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has called on the government to remove or reduce the export cess, introduce stronger investment incentives, and enhance tax and labour policies under Budget 2027.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s gains after softer US payroll growth eased expectations of an immediate Federal Reserve rate increase.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) returned to in-person examinations worldwide after seeing indications of changes in examination behaviour that could pose risks to the integrity of its qualification.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, following reduced expectations of a United States Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike amid weaker-than-expected US jobs data, which is weighing on the greenback.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Global financial technology company Airwallex plans to double its headcount in Malaysia this year as it deepens its local presence, supported by growing cross-border transaction volumes.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should focus on ensuring technology investments translate into measurable gains in productivity, quality and supply chain resilience, rather than merely encouraging manufacturers to adopt new technologies, according to technology company Epicor.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade between US$4,100 and US$4,300 per troy ounce next week, with the precious metal expected to remain highly sensitive to United States economic data and broader monetary policy expectations.
