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By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States inflation data due tomorrow, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to strengthen efforts to stabilise the prices of essential goods to address concerns over rising living costs following the implementation of the RM2,000 minimum wage effective June 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Global growth is projected to decelerate to 3.1 per cent in 2026 from 3.5 per cent in 2025 before recovering to 3.4 per cent in 2027, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
By Muhammaf Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar at the opening, buoyed by optimism surrounding Budget 2027.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to gradually reducing the fiscal deficit to three per cent in the medium term to ensure the country's financial position remains sustainable, with a target to reduce the deficit to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027.
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.
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.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trend higher next week, amid supply constraints in rubber-producing regions ahead of the monsoon season.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government's approach of maintaining fuel subsidies for all segments of society aims to protect the public, including the middle-income group, from global oil price shocks that could drive up the cost of living, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.
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 8 (Bernama) -- AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Indonesia’s non-life insurance segment, citing resilient macroeconomic fundamentals that continue to support premium growth prospects and insurers’ operating earnings.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – The gap between Malaysia’s producer and consumer inflation suggests businesses are absorbing some of their rising costs, although consumers could face higher prices if these pressures persist, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd.
