Domestic Demand, Investments To Continue To Drive Malaysia’s Growth Trajectory At 4.2-5.2 Pct In 2027

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.

99 Speed Mart Retail Share Price Rises At Midday On Higher Sara, STR Expectations

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.

Budget 2027 Sets Out To Balance Growth, Fiscal Discipline, Economic Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, will table Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat at 3.30 pm today, half an hour earlier than the usual 4 pm slot.

Adaptive Plantation Management Needed To Mitigate El Nino Impact On Oil Palm Crops -- Huang

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The government has encouraged adaptive plantation management practices, particularly in water management and soil moisture conservation, to mitigate the impact of the El Nino on oil palm crops. 

SC Strengthens Enforcement, RM1.98 Mln Returned To 239 Investors In 2025 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) successfully returned RM1.98 million to 239 investors in 2025 through enforcement action against violations of capital market laws.

Govt Confident Of Achieving 40 Pct Workers’ Compensation Target By 2030 - Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The government is confident of achieving its target of raising workers’ compensation to 40 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, in line with the aspirations of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah said.

Malaysia's Stock Market Stability Supported By Transparent Govt Policies – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's stock market remains stable for now, supported by transparent government policies and a conducive environment that encourages foreign fund inflows, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Infusing Phenomenal Success Of Formula One Into Budget 2027

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- As Malaysians come away exhilarated from Formula One’s return to Sepang after a nine-year absence, it is apt for Budget 2027 to be similarly operationalised in a manner that will create far-reaching tangible spillover benefits, especially as Malaysia turns 70 next year.

Govt Urged To Create Online Dashboard To Monitor Accounts Receivable Collection

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to develop an online dashboard to enable the status of efforts to collect the Federal Government’s Accounts Receivable (ABT) to be monitored regularly.

RM8.084 Bln In Govt Loan Arrears As At Dec 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Outstanding loan arrears owed to the federal government totalled RM8.084 billion as at Dec 31, 2025, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Fifth MADANI Budget Maintains Resolve On Strengthening Economy, Translating Growth To Better Life -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Fifth MADANI Budget is based on a clear resolve to strengthen the nation’s economy and translate growth into a better life for the people.

160,000 Exempted Taxpayers Can Choose To Continue Using e-Invoice -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Approximately 160,000 taxpayers who have registered for e-Invoicing but are now exempted can choose whether to continue using the system or not.