Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower As Geopolitical Risks, Oil Prices Weigh On Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to open lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight as persistent geopolitical uncertainties and rebounding oil prices weighed on market sentiment.

Budget 2027 Optimism Lifts Ringgit Despite External Headwinds

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.

Eight Of Malaysia’s Nine Anti-dumping Measures Cover Iron, Steel Products - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The iron and steel sector is among those frequently facing pressure from dumped imports of intermediate goods, with eight of Malaysia’s nine existing anti-dumping measures covering products in the sector.

RM2,000 Minimum Wage Agreed Upon, MSMEs Given More Time – Johan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The RM2,000 minimum wage under Budget 2027 has been agreed upon by the National Wage Consultative Council, which also comprises representatives of workers and employers.

Ringgit Up Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies On Positive Budget 2027 Sentiment

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday, supported by positive market sentiment following the Budget 2027 announcement last week, an analyst said.

Budget 2027 Balances Rakyat’s Needs With Fiscal Discipline - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 balances addressing the rakyat’s needs with fiscal discipline, but structural reforms are still needed to strengthen Malaysia’s long-term fiscal position, said economists.

Budget 2027: MSME Income Tax Rate Proposed To Be Reduced By One Percentage Point

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The income tax rate for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is proposed to be revised, including a one percentage point reduction for the two lowest taxable income bands, effective from the 2027 assessment year.

Rubber Market Ends Higher, SMR 20 Hits 1,074.5 Sen Per Kg

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market finished higher on Monday, with Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) climbing 13.5 sen to hit 1,074.5 sen per kilogramme (kg), its highest level since May 9, 2012.

Malaysia's F1 Ambition Requires More Than A Place On The Calendar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- On qualifying day at the Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 9, I took the MRT for one stop from Nicoll Highway to Promenade to reach Gate 2, shortening my journey to the Porsche ARbox Carrera Cup Asia support paddock to meet Malaysian driver Naquib Azlan.

No Meetings Held, No Agreements Reached With AirAsia – Loke

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Transport (MOT) did not hold any meetings with AirAsia in the past two to three weeks, nor was any agreement reached with the low-cost airline, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Government Committed To Gradually Reducing Fiscal Deficit – Treasury Sec-Gen

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.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Output Rises 9.6 Pct In August

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production increased by 9.6 per cent to 29,510 tonnes in August 2026 from 26,926 tonnes in July 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).