Rubber Market Expected To Trend Higher Next Week Amid Supply Constraints

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.

SME Tax Cut To Provide Up To RM6,000 In Savings -- SAMENTA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) welcomes the one per cent corporate income tax reduction for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under Budget 2027, which is expected to provide up to RM6,000 in tax savings to over 300,000 SMEs.

RM57 Bln Financing Facilities From Budget 2027 To Support Business Growth — FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The increase in total loan facilities and financing guarantees to RM57 billion in 2027 will strengthen businesses’ access to financing and support their investment needs, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).

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.

Budget 2027: Resilient Economic Growth Driving Rakyat's Well-being

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2027 totalling RM459.8 billion is aimed at translating resilient economic growth into tangible benefits for the people through better wages, more efficient targeted assistance, stronger fiscal discipline, and aggressive shift towards higher-value industries.

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.  

BNM To Provide RM5 Bln Financial Aid To SMEs Affected By West Asia Conflict - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will provide an additional RM5 billion on top of the RM5 billion already allocated to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by the West Asia conflict finance their businesses, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

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.

Arla Foods Ingredients To Showcase Personalised Clear Protein Shakes In Las Vegas

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Arla Foods Ingredients will showcase three personalised clear protein shake concepts at SupplySide Global in Las Vegas from Oct 28 to 30, targeting consumers with different sports performance and recovery needs.

Budget MADANI 2027: Growth That Pays Off For Malaysians

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and S.Kisho Kumari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2027, totalling RM459.8 billion, aims to turn resilient economic growth into real gains for the people with better wages, smarter targeted support, stronger fiscal discipline and a bold push towards higher-value industries.