Budget 2027 To Strengthen Malaysian Companies’ Capabilities, Market Reach -- Bursa CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The measures announced in Budget 2027 will enable Malaysian companies to build capabilities, expand their market reach and pursue larger opportunities, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd.

CPO Futures Retreat After No Export Duty Waiver Announced In Budget 2027

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday as an export duty waiver for the commodity failed to materialise in Budget 2027.

Budget 2027 Measures Expected To Support Homeownership, Property Market Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The stamp duty exemptions for the rehabilitation of abandoned housing projects will help facilitate project revival and provide much-needed relief to affected purchasers, said Real Estate And Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (REHDA).

Budget 2027: Semiconductor Initiatives To Help Malaysia Move Up Value Chain

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor-related initiatives under Budget 2027 could help Malaysia move up the global semiconductor value chain by strengthening innovation, intellectual property (IP) creation and the development of high-value technologies, said the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

DRB-Hicom Welcomes RM5 Mln Tax Deduction Incentive For AHTV Under Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- DRB-HICOM Bhd says the tax deduction of up to RM5 million for Malaysian automotive vendors relocating to the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjong Malim, Perak, will accelerate the development of the automotive hub and strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional automotive investment destination.

TNB's RM15 Bln Grid Investment To Support Power Reliability, Industrial Growth -- Solarvest

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) RM15 billion investment in the national grid announced in Budget 2027 today addresses a critical priority and need for the infrastructure to support reliable power and industrial expansion, said Solarvest Holdings Bhd.

Gold Futures End Higher, Tracking COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, tracking gains on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Budget 2027 Provides Fresh Catalysts

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, buoyed by market optimism and sustained buying activity following the Budget 2027 announcement, which provided fresh catalysts for the market.  

JS-SEZ Attracts RM132 Bln In Investments Through June 2026 -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which combines the strengths of Malaysia and Singapore, attracted RM132 billion in investments from 2025 through June 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Approved Investments Rise To RM218.5 Bln In First Half Of 2026 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) --  Malaysia’s approved investments rose 11.7 per cent to RM218.5 billion in the first half of 2026, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia’s Fiscal Deficit To Narrow To 3.3 Pct In 2027 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The fiscal deficit is projected to narrow to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027, in line with the medium-term consolidation under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850), the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said.

Malaysia’s Trade Grows 22.4 Pct In 1H 2026, MoF Urges Supply Chain Diversification

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s trade remained resilient in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), with total trade rising 22.4 per cent to RM1.795 trillion, but the country needs to strengthen supply chains and diversify its export markets and import sources to cushion future external shocks, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said.